The University of Wisconsin Extension System has received two federal grants totaling more than $32 million, to boost broadband deployment across Wisconsin.
Extension Provost and Vice Chancellor Christine Quinn led the grant application process. Quinn says broadband, high capacity Internet access is essential for Wisconsin communities. ?Many young families need high speed Internet simply to have educational opportunities for their youth,? says Quinn. ?We?re finding that many young families especially are looking to see what infrastructure these communities have.?