The Wisconsin Public Service Commission Awards $16.6 Million in Broadband Expansion Grants for 24 Projects

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The PSC awarded $16,601,085 for 24 projects that will expand broadband internet to 6,042 residential and 276 business locations that are underserved. The projects receiving awards will impact 19 counties. The grant awards will leverage $25,360,858 of matching funds from recipients. The broadband expansion grants invest in infrastructure projects for internet service in areas of the state where people need improved service. The state grant program is well positioned to fulfill the unique internet access needs of Wisconsin where the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's (IIJA) programs may fall short. During the next several years, as the state prepares to implement federal programs to build broadband infrastructure, state investments will ensure innovation-supporting, high-speed internet is delivered more quickly.