Surf Internet Leads Whitley Co. Event To Boost Broadband Access
September 14, 2024 at 1:00 a.m.
COLUMBIA CITY - Residents of Whitley County gathered recently at a community outreach event hosted by Surf Internet, in partnership with the Whitley County Economic Develop-ment Corporation, the Whitley County Commis-sioner’s Office and the Community Foundation of Whitley County.
The event, held at the South Whitley Community Public Library in South Whitley, provided attendees with information on how to secure high-speed internet services through the Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP).
The statewide ICP aims to connect residents and businesses lacking broadband access with service providers and assist in the expense of extending broadband to these locations, according to the release from Surf Internet. Residents must apply individually to allow the ICP to verify eligibility and assess each address on a case-by-case basis.
Indiana residents and businesses without access to internet services, or those with service speeds less than 100 megabits per second (Mbps) download, 20 Mbps upload, are eligible to apply. Internet service providers, including Surf Internet, will later have the opportunity to bid on state Next Level Connections Broadband grant funds to help provide high-speed internet to communities in need.
The Aug. 20 event was part of Surf Internet’s push for improved broadband access in underserved areas, according to the provided release. Surf has secured a $2.6 million grant through the ICP's Round 10. Announced in July, this figure represents the highest award in the program's two-year history. Combined with a $12.9 million company match, Surf plans to connect over 8,000 homes and agribusinesses across 13 counties.
Still Time To Apply
ICP address enrollment is ongoing. Surf Internet has made the ICP application process accessible through an online guide available at https://surfinternet.com/icp.
Gene Crusie, CEO of Surf Internet, said, “Community involvement is crucial to bringing high-speed internet to underserved areas. By applying to the ICP, residents are not only voicing their needs but also paving the way for transformative connectivity in their communities. We’re committed to supporting this process and helping Whitley County harness the full potential of fiber-optic technology.”Surf Internet Leads Whitley Co. Event To Boost Broadband Access
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COLUMBIA CITY - Residents of Whitley County gathered recently at a community outreach event hosted by Surf Internet, in partnership with the Whitley County Economic Develop-ment Corporation, the Whitley County Commis-sioner’s Office and the Community Foundation of Whitley County.
The event, held at the South Whitley Community Public Library in South Whitley, provided attendees with information on how to secure high-speed internet services through the Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP).
The statewide ICP aims to connect residents and businesses lacking broadband access with service providers and assist in the expense of extending broadband to these locations, according to the release from Surf Internet. Residents must apply individually to allow the ICP to verify eligibility and assess each address on a case-by-case basis.
Indiana residents and businesses without access to internet services, or those with service speeds less than 100 megabits per second (Mbps) download, 20 Mbps upload, are eligible to apply. Internet service providers, including Surf Internet, will later have the opportunity to bid on state Next Level Connections Broadband grant funds to help provide high-speed internet to communities in need.
The Aug. 20 event was part of Surf Internet’s push for improved broadband access in underserved areas, according to the provided release. Surf has secured a $2.6 million grant through the ICP's Round 10. Announced in July, this figure represents the highest award in the program's two-year history. Combined with a $12.9 million company match, Surf plans to connect over 8,000 homes and agribusinesses across 13 counties.
Still Time To Apply
ICP address enrollment is ongoing. Surf Internet has made the ICP application process accessible through an online guide available at https://surfinternet.com/icp.
Gene Crusie, CEO of Surf Internet, said, “Community involvement is crucial to bringing high-speed internet to underserved areas. By applying to the ICP, residents are not only voicing their needs but also paving the way for transformative connectivity in their communities. We’re committed to supporting this process and helping Whitley County harness the full potential of fiber-optic technology.”Surf Internet Leads Whitley Co. Event To Boost Broadband Access