Local broadband service provider headquartered in Minnesota alvig announced that it has secured a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Broadband Development Office to enhance its fiber-to-the-home expansion efforts. The company said it will invest the funds in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) expansions that will bring gigabit-level internet speeds to three Minnesota counties.
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Grants support expansion efforts
Irvig announced Monday that grants totaling more than $4.3 million came from two DEED programs: the Border Broadband Program and the Low Population Density Program. Arvig is working to augment this funding with an additional investment of US$870,075 to cover additional project costs.
The expansion project is expected to benefit approximately 417 structures and facilitate the construction of approximately 105 route miles of fiber. Targeted areas include the Grand Meadow area in Mower County, the El Rosa area in Stearns County, Sauk Center, Roscoe area and the village of Nighterwaush in Mahnomen County, according to the report. alvig.
Gigabit-level internet speeds for rural areas
alvig “Access to gig-level speeds will bring great benefits to rural Minnesota, ensuring homes and businesses have the best experience for streaming, gaming, working from home, and staying connected to the world.”
Once complete, residents and businesses in these counties will have access to internet service that provides speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second for downloads and 1 gigabits per second for uploads.
In addition, Arvig’s network infrastructure also provides television, telephone, and business services that exceed state-mandated minimum speed requirements.
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Completion schedule
Construction is expected to begin in 2025, following the acquisition of all necessary permits and completion of mandatory environmental studies. The project is expected to be completed by June 2026.
