CTC Awarded Minnesota Broadband Grant in Carlton County
On October 9, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced its recent Grant Round 10 funding awards. CTC was one of the 26 providers to receive a combined $51.9 million in funding support.
Of the almost $52 million, CTC received $2,127,530 in funding support for the “Wrenshall Community Broadband Project”. This funding will be combined with an equal amount in matching funds. The total project cost is approximately $4.3 million, and fiber-to-the-premises will be provided in 770 locations, of which 481 are unserved and 289 are underserved.
“With the support of the MN Border to Border Broadband Grant, CTC is proud to help bridge the digital divide in rural Carlton County, bringing high-speed fiber optic internet to communities that have long been underserved. This investment is more than just technology; it’s an investment in opportunity, education, and the future of our rural neighbors,” said CTC CEO/GM Kristi Westbrock.
Once complete, the project will allow rural residents and businesses to gain access to fast, reliable broadband service. This will open doors for remote work, online education, and telehealth services and boost the community’s overall vitality.
For more information regarding the grant and recipients, please visit mn.gov/deed/programs-services/broadband/grant-program/.
For more information, contact:
Joe Buttweiler, Chief Strategy Officer
218-454-1275 | joe@goctc.com
CTC is a technology advisor and full-service telecommunications company based in Brainerd, MN. Formed in 1952, CTC has grown into a complete communications provider offering telephone, high-speed internet, digital television, and IT services to businesses and individuals throughout central and northern Minnesota. More information about CTC can be found at www.goctc.com