VIGO COUNTY, Ind – The Vigo County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved more than $2.84 million to help expand broadband into the county.

The funding would come from the county’s Economic Development Income Tax fund.

Terre Haute-based Joink Inc. will install fiber optic cable into township fire houses, community centers and parks. When those facilities are not open, a Wi-Fi transmitter can provide an umbrella signal into nearby parking lots for 24/7 access.

The County Council will have oversight of any changes to broadband sites in the county, while the city will have oversight inside the city.

A mix of county, city, school corporation and Next Level Connects grant monies to Joink will pay for the project.

 

 

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