Dale Knapp

Universal broadband access is crucial for Wisconsin. Over the past two decades, the growing importance of broadband for business, farming, school, and governments has been obvious. The COVID-19 pandemic has re-emphasized its critical nature. While broadband access is nearly universal in Wisconsin cities and villages, there are major gaps in rural Wisconsin. According to the most recent data from the Federal Communications Commission, 25% of rural residents lack access to 25 Mbps broadband, the speed which is now considered the standard.