By Mike Leischner
Jul 15, 2021 | 9:12 PM
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) Two committees in Marathon County showed their support for local companies looking to expand broadband service in Central Wisconsin.
Thursday afternoon Marathon County’s Executive Committee and the HR and Finance Committee held a joint meeting to hear a presentation from Bug Tussel Wireless regarding their project for a 2021 Public Service Commission Grant Application. The project would expand broadband service in 16 different areas of Marathon County with financial help from the state commission.
The County is also looking to partner with two other Internet Service Providers in supporting their PSC Grant Applications. The other service providers, Cirrinity and Country Wireless would also expand broadband services in different areas of the county with fiber installation to new homes.