East Central Energy’s broadband initiative slowly advancing

For many in outstate Minnesota, especially those not in larger cities, receiving high-speed internet access has been coming along slower than the dial-up speeds they are relegated to using. For them, a glimmer of hope can be found in the form of East Central Energy’s renewed broadband initiative. According to ECE President/CEO Justin Jahnz, however, even its best efforts are progressing at slower-than-hoped-for speeds.

ECE’s Board of Directors, back in November 2021, approved moving forward with developing a plan for a full-fiber-to-the-home project. According to a press release announcing the plan, ECE stated that the cost of such a project could be as much as $300 million. Because of that, ECE Vice President Ty Houglum stated that the only way ECE could make it work would be through appropriate outside funding.

Click here to view the original article from the Isanti-Chisago County Star.