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Broadband and Telecommuting
It’s a busy time for broadband expansion. Extension has resources to help your community navigate your broadband questions. Check out our broadband toolkit, sign up for our monthly broadband newsletter, or contact a member of our Broadband Team.
Increased access to broadband provides opportunities across a wide range of areas, including positive impacts to economies, education, health, and quality of life.
For more information on how broadband specifically connects to economic development, check out the WIndicator Report on Broadband in Economic Development.
Benefits of Increased Broadband Access
Improved Health Care
More Education Options
Stronger Local & Regional Economy
Telecommuting & Social Network
Source: Adapted from “Economic Impacts of Broadband Access and Availability” by Eric Biltonen, UW-Extension St. Croix County (2016).
Accessing the Internet and Telecommuting
Internet Resources
The Internet Resources for Wisconsin Residents During a Public Health Emergency webpage of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) helps in identifying providers in your area, along with efforts the companies are making to increase accessibility to internet services. This information is useful if you are behind in paying your internet bills.
Wisconsin Broadband Map
The Wisconsin Broadband Map webpage can help in identifying broadband providers in your area. This map shows a range of technologies, including mobile cellular and satellite connections, which may need to be explored as options in particularly underserved areas. Click on the map in your area of interest and use the areas in the pop-up box to cycle through possible providers. Please note that this map may not be accurate.
Mobile Hotspot Program
If your place of residence is home to a student, some school districts have implemented a mobile hotspot program as a resource for students. For this reason, you may want to reach out to your local school district to learn about potential additional additional details and opportunities.
Public Wi-Fi Access Points
You may want to use public wi-fi access points in your community. Some facilities, such as public libraries, may allow members of the public to access their network from a car in a parking lot.
Potentials to Increase Home Internet Service
You may already have internet access at home but speeds may be slower. If so, call your internet provider to get their recommendations on increasing the internet speed.
Broadband Efforts in Green County
To learn more about broadband efforts specific to the Green County area, visit Green County’s broadband page.

Victoria Solomon
Community Development Educator, Extension Green County
Email: victoria.solomon@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-328-9440