Kewaunee County Board looks to side with Bertram for BEAD projects
Faster internet could be on the way if you live in parts of Kewaunee County eligible for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funding. The Kewaunee County Board is set to vote on a resolution on Tuesday endorsing Bertram Communications’ application for BEAD funding to support their broadband infrastructure project in the area. County officials met with four providers to search for a company that could help the county provide internet service to approximately 4,200 addresses that are unserved or underserved in BEAD program-eligible areas. The resolution states that the county plans to provide in-kind contributions toward Bertram’s 25 percent match obligation by waiving all county permitting fees related to the installation of conduit, network switches, network interface devices, and other components. It will also make some county-owned land available for the installation of broadband equipment and be the liaison between Bertram Communications and municipalities within Kewaunee County. The Kewaunee County Board will also approve two appointments during its first meeting of the year, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Kewaunee County Administration Center in Kewaunee.
