High-speed internet will be coming to the underserved areas in Michigan if the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office is able to accomplish its goals.
The initiative was awarded $15.3 million through the Connecting Michigan Communities Grant program. The funding will go toward twenty projects that service 6700 locations. The economic benefit is projected at $12.4 million annually.
Locally, service in Cottrellville and St. Clair Townships are part of the state-wide initiative.
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist said, “We will continue to invest in expanding infrastructure to allow all Michiganders the opportunity to access high-speed internet. The funding in the CMIC grant will increase access for families and better connect people, communities, and businesses across Michigan.”
The high-speed internet access is intended to expand service to unserved areas in the state and enhance the ability to connect for personal, professional, and educational purposes.
The projects are meant to increase digital literacy by providing training to residents and businesses and working with community organizations to promote e-learning, job, and workforce training.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
