Wis. PSC Seeks Applicants for Broadband Grants

Wisconsin opened a broadband grant round with $42 million from the U.S. Treasury Capital Projects Fund, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission said Monday. ISPs, telecom utilities, cooperatives, local governments and other organizations are eligible; projects must provide at least 100 Mbps symmetrical speeds and include at least one low-cost option for work, education and health monitoring, said the PSC: Applicants should apply by Nov. 7. The broadband infrastructure program will invest “in projects that improve access to high-speed internet for communities that were most impacted by the pandemic,” said Wisconsin PSC Chairperson Rebecca Valcq.