Minnesota Cable Communications Association

05/14/2026

Private-public partnerships are helping close the gap for unserved and underserved residents and communities across Minnesota.

Minnesotans without access to wired broadband service of at least 100 mbps/20 mbps can submit an application for the Broadband Line Extension Connection Program.

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Apply for certification of the Broadband Line Extension Connection Program.

05/11/2026

Broadband expansion continues to move Minnesota forward. recently added more than 400 miles of fiber infrastructure, bringing improved service to nearly 4,000 locations and expanding access for homes and businesses in the region.

Continued investment strengthens our c***ectivity and helps close the digital divide across our Minnesotan communities.

Broadband Companies reports… Mediacom Communications said Tuesday it has finished 12 fiber broadband projects across Minnesota ahead of schedule, adding more than 400 miles of last‑mile fiber and b…

05/10/2026

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms across Minnesota.

05/08/2026

Arvig is c***ecting Greater Minnesota!

Arvig will begin construction this spring on an upgrade project to bring last-mile fiber c***ectivity to 446 structures in eight Minnesota counties.

The Line Extension Connection program has been a great asset to our efforts to serve rural Minnesota,” said David Arvig, Vice President and COO at Arvig “It not only offsets the normally higher costs that come with serving these harder-to-reach areas, but it provides a path to the modern internet speeds that we all need.

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PERHAM, Minn., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arvig will begin construction this spring on an upgrade project to bring last-mile fiber c***e...

04/30/2026

Public-private partnerships are key to expanding broadband across Minnesota. Collaboration between providers and communities is bringing reliable c***ectivity to more Minnesotans every day.

Minnesota Cable and our members remain committed to strengthening c***ectivity statewide.

04/27/2026

Partner Spotlight: continues expanding its fiber network to bring faster, more reliable internet to communities across the region, supporting growth and innovation.

https://midco.com/news-and-events/2026/march/thursday-march-19-2026/fiber-construction-ramps-up/

04/22/2026

NEXT WEEK!

On April 29, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is hosting the Connecting One: Minnesota Broadband Summit, bringing together national leaders, internet service providers, federal, state, tribal, and local government partners, and broadband advocates from across Minnesota.

Delivering affordable high-speed internet is vital to Minnesota's residents and economy, and this event will bring key stakeholders together to advance our shared broadband goals.

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Connecting One Minnesota-Broadband Meeting

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, it’s important to recognize how broadband supports a more sustainable future.

From enabling remote work to reducing travel and emissions, c***ectivity helps create smarter, more efficient communities.

04/20/2026

Partner Spotlight: Read this piece by our partner Communications, highlighting the important c***ection between high-speed broadband and modern agriculture.

Spectrum’s fast, reliable c***ectivity is changing how businesses from stock yards and hay purveyors to commercial nurseries and wineries serve customers and strengthen their communities.

04/17/2026

Minnesota leaders, providers, and policymakers will come together this month to discuss the future of broadband at the 2026 Broadband Summit. Events like this help drive collaboration and innovation across the state.

From the Office of Broadband Development… Register for the Broadband Summit! The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Office of Broadband Development invites you…

04/14/2026

BEAD is an important tool to close the digital divide.

Efforts to balance deployment, affordability, and workforce needs will shape c***ectivity for years to come.

The federal government’s $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which aims to expand high-speed internet access nationwide, dominated broadband policy headlines in 2025