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Jan Wood resides alongside a dirt road in Northern Michigan, offering views of farm fields and wind turbines.

ALPENA — Black River resident Dan Gauthier can’t wait for the day when he can stream videos, movies, and music, or even get a simple website to load in a

ALPENA — The coronavirus pandemic that paralyzed the globe in early 2020 and forced much of life to happen online revealed massive gaps in internet coverage a

Today, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) announced the approval of Michigan’s first-ever Digital Equity Plan by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This landmark approval marks a significant step forward in Michigan's commitment to eliminating the digital divide and ensuring that every Michigan resident has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.  “Every Michigander deserves access to affordable, fast internet, and the approval of Michigan’s first-ever Digital Equity Plan wi...

Monday, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II joined the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) and announced the start of the State Challenge Process, encouraging Michiganders to help identify locations across the state that are eligible for high-speed internet infrastructure expansion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.  “Every Michigander deserves access to affordable, fast internet so they can connect to online learning, healthcare, and economic opportunity,” said Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “As Michigan sets the sta...