https://www.wcmu.org/tags/broadband Broadband en-US Copyright Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:55:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/high-speed-internet-project-continues-making-progress-across-michigan The $87 million project will create underground fiber optic cable networks across Michigan. One network will connect the Upper and Lower Peninsulas through Beaver Island. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:55:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/high-speed-internet-project-continues-making-progress-across-michigan Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/northeast-michigan-internet-provider-receives-2m-from-state-budget Allbands Communications says they're looking to expand access to high-speed internet in Montmorency, Oscoda, Iosco and Alpena counties. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:40:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/northeast-michigan-internet-provider-receives-2m-from-state-budget Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/87m-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-project-underway A broadband infrastructure project has begun construction to connect some underserved rural areas in Michigan to the internet. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:50:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/87m-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-project-underway Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-28/projects-to-improve-broadband-access-in-rural-michigan-move-forward In all, there are three projects, including two involving underwater cables beneath Lake Michigan. The intent is to extend broadband service to roughly 30,000 largely rural Michigan residents. Work on the broadband projects is expected to take several years. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:38:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-28/projects-to-improve-broadband-access-in-rural-michigan-move-forward Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-07/statewide-digital-literacy-program-put-on-hold-by-trump-administration The U.S. Department of Commerce has terminated the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant program after President Donald Trump declared it "unconstitutional." This has put the future of Michigan’s Inclusive, Training, Technology and Equity program on pause. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:49:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-07/statewide-digital-literacy-program-put-on-hold-by-trump-administration Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-25/testing-to-begin-this-summer-for-beaver-island-fiber-optic-cable The cable would run underwater in Lake Michigan, stretching from Charlevoix to the Central Michigan University Biological Station on the eastern portion of the island. Another segment would extend from the northern part of the island to the Upper Peninsula. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:44:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-25/testing-to-begin-this-summer-for-beaver-island-fiber-optic-cable Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-03/distance-learning-grant-brings-new-learning-opportunities-to-caro-students The nearly $850,000 grant will allow students to dual enroll in community college classes across Isabella, Clare, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties as well as participate in virtual field trips and more. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:34:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-03/distance-learning-grant-brings-new-learning-opportunities-to-caro-students Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-31/michigan-will-start-accepting-applications-for-federal-funding-for-high-speed-internet-infrastructure-in-january Organizations like nonprofits or government agencies can apply for funds to build infrastructure that will connect communities and locations that were previously underserved. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-31/michigan-will-start-accepting-applications-for-federal-funding-for-high-speed-internet-infrastructure-in-january Elinor Epperson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-13/listen-state-helps-connect-10-000-homes-and-businesses-to-high-speed-internet It marks steady progress on the way to making 72,000 connections across the state under a current grant program initiated through the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office known as ROBIN (Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks). Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:28:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-13/listen-state-helps-connect-10-000-homes-and-businesses-to-high-speed-internet David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-25/rural-michigan-communities-are-eligible-for-funds-to-help-expand-high-speed-internet-access The millions of dollars in grant money come from 2021 bi-partisan infrastructure law and will be distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:09:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-25/rural-michigan-communities-are-eligible-for-funds-to-help-expand-high-speed-internet-access Ellie Frysztak