NTIA Awards $10 Million to Expand High-Speed Internet Infrastructure in Michigan

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has awarded Michigan State University over $10 million from the Broadband Infrastructure Program, part of the Biden Administration’s Internet for All initiative. The grant, totaling $10.5 million, will fund middle mile fiber infrastructure expansion in partnership with last mile internet service providers in the state of Michigan. The project will take place in 74 counties, enabling a total of 103 access points with almost 70,000 census blocks and over 120,000 unserved locations. This effort will provide 16,499 unserved households across the state with high-speed internet that is more reliable and affordable, allowing them to more easily access the digital space for business, education, and entertainment. This is the final award from the Broadband Infrastructure Program.  The program granted a total of 14 awards totaling more than $288 million in funding. These awards are part of the Biden Administration’s whole-of-government effort to connect everyone in America with affordable, reliable, high-speed internet.  For more information on other awards please visit the Broadband Infrastructure Program Awardees page.