Expanding America’s Broadband Networks: The Midwest Pt. 4

Expanding America’s Broadband Networks: The Midwest Pt. 4

As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the distribution of more than $40 billion in federal funds for building new networks – cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible.

With network expansions continuing nationwide, here are a few more examples of projects that work towards the national goal of connecting every American. To learn about other projects highlighted in previous blogs, be sure to check out NCTA.com.


Minnesota

Midco is committing to expanding its fiber network to 18 communities around Lake Minnetonka. The project will bring fiber service to more than 36,000 homes and businesses.

Wisconsin

After a two-year build, Midco launched fiber broadband services in the town of Roberts. The network expansion extends Midco’s multi-gigabit service, marking the company’s first completed city build in the state of Wisconsin.

Illinois

More than 280 homes and small businesses in the community of Brooklyn now have access to Charter’s gigabit network. The project was funded entirely by the company’s own capital investment, as part of their ongoing commitment to connecting unserved communities in Illinois and across the country.

Indiana

Together with the Indiana Broadband Office and the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs, Comcast has announced a joint partnership to invest $55 million across the state. The investment will bring networks to rural, unserved, and underserved portions of Boone, Morgan, Shelby, Miami, Delaware, Fayette, and Rush counties.

Michigan

In Midland County, Charter recently brought gigabit service to portions of Geneva, Greendale, and Jasper Townships. The expansion brings next-generation broadband speeds to more than 440 homes and small businesses.