INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced Thursday that the second round of the Indiana Connectivity Program has been awarded $259,697 to expand broadband access to 58 addresses across 19 Indiana counties. The program is a new resource designed to help more Hoosier residents and business owners obtain access to high-speed, quality broadband.
Of the 58 addresses funded, 56 are households and two are businesses. Internet providers carrying out the projects are matching over $265,000 for a total investment of more than $524,700. To find the providers granted funding, visit in.gov/ocra/broadband/icp.
Hoosiers and business owners lacking internet connectivity can communicate their interest by entering their information into the Next Level Connections portal at in.gov/ocra/broadband. Residents can also call the Indiana Broadband Connect Center, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 833-639-8522.