Broadband internet coming to Posey County
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Soon internet will be a reality for nearly 240 people.
The Indiana Broadband Office was in Posey County on Monday night holding a listening and information session.
People gathered at the Hovey House to hear from the state on how internet will soon be available to those who are currently not serviced.
The state of Indiana was given nearly $870 million to do this through the Biden Administration's Broadband Equity Access and Development program.
The ultimate goal is to provide internet for all within 4 years of the award date of the money.
Eligible residents can go here, type in their address and view the interactive map.
The timeline is still unclear but Indiana Broadband says work should start this summer.
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