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Council hears broadband grant timeline; town exploring options to bring fiber in and manage access

2393504 · September 5, 2024
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Councilmember Scott reported on a statewide broadband meeting and said December is a key application deadline; the town discussed possible applicants, permitting challenges and whether the town should own infrastructure or lease it to ISPs.

A council update on broadband and fiber grant opportunities noted a December application deadline for a statewide program and described permitting and routing challenges to bring fiber into Wallsburg.

Councilmember Scott said he attended a statewide broadband meeting and learned the first application deadline is in December, with funds available for…

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