Waseca County Broadband Initiative

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Waseca County High-Speed Internet

 

We live in a digital world where high-speed internet plays a critical role in how we live and interact with each other.  The internet is the primary gateway to economic opportunities, education, healthcare, employment, civic participation and an enhanced quality of life.  Unfortunately, there is a gap between those who enjoy the benefits of connectivity and those who do not.  Waseca County is working to create a more digitally equitable community where everyone can access and use technology to improve their quality of life.


If you have questions or want more information, contact Steve Kraus

 

Bringing High Speed Internet to Waseca County


Minnesota's state goal is "all Minnesota businesses and homes have access to at least one provider of broadband with download speeds of at least 100 megabits per second and upload speeds of at least 20 megabits per second no later than 2026."

 

Programs to help you get affordable internet:

 

*Apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program (affordableconnectivity.gov/how-to-apply/)

*Apply for the Minnesota Broadband Line Extension Connection Program (mn.gov/deed/programs-services/broadband/extension/)

*Increase your skills to access and meaningfully use the internet (digitalliteracyassessment.org)


Want to check your internet speeds?

*Help ensure that the FCC's broadband map is accurate by participating in the challenge process

*Take the internet speed test (mn.gov/deed/programs-services/broadband/checkspeedmn/

 

Digital Inclusion Resources

 

*Benton Foundation

*DigitalLearn.org created by the Public Library Association

*Minnesota Office of Broadband Development

*National Digital Inclusion Alliance

*NorthStar Digital Literacy

*US Department of Commerce National Telecommunication and Information Administration - Data Central