Efforts, funding aim to bring high-speed internet to every Michigander

A crew attaches fiber cable to utility poles for Truestream, a new fiber internet service being offered by Great Lakes Energy. Provided photo

High-speed internet access is something that has become as essential to everyday life as electricity or running water. However, many in Northern Michigan are unable to get reliable connection to their homes either due to lack of infrastructure or the cost of internet service. 

Reliance on internet connection was steadily increasing and after the COVID-19 pandemic began, it became nearly impossible to live without. While many schools and workplaces have returned to in-person settings, remote work still seems to be sticking around. 

More and more, job postings and applications, government aid, housing advertisements, news, etc. are existing online only, making it difficult for people without connection to access the resources they need.

The last few years has seen a push to improve broadband infrastructure from the federal, state and local levels, but the process can be long, complicated and costly.

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