The Taylor County Broadband Project

What’s Happening with Broadband in Taylor County?

Right now, several internet companies are building or upgrading networks to bring faster internet to more homes and businesses in Taylor County.

BEAD – A state program that picks certain areas to get new internet service first.
Bug Tussel – Building both fiber (underground cables) and wireless internet towers. Fiber projects move through 7 steps, from design to live service.
Charter/Spectrum – Has areas they promised to serve (PSC map) and some areas they decided not to build (defaulted areas).
TDS Telecom – Upgrading and expanding their service in certain zones.

Why does it take so long?
These projects involve planning, getting permits, digging trenches, putting up equipment, connecting power, and testing everything before it works in your home.

When will it be done?
Not all at once. Different places will get service at different times, sometimes months or years apart. Some areas may already have service (“live” on the map), while others are still in the design or permitting stages.

How can I find out about my address?
Use the Find Providers by Address tool. It shows which providers serve your location now, and which projects are planned for your area.

Broadband Expansion – Taylor County

This section aggregates current maps and project status from multiple providers and funding programs. Boundaries and timelines may change as construction progresses. Use the buttons below to open the most recent public maps (pdf links).

Countywide Overview

Four parallel efforts are improving internet access across Taylor County:

BEAD – State-defined eligible areas prioritized for buildouts. Providers are currently applying to cover these areas.
Bug Tussel – Fiber (Stages 1–7) and Fixed Wireless deployments.
Charter RDOF – PSC award areas and separate defaulted territories.
TDS E‑ACAM – Expansion commitments and service upgrades.

Broadband Task Force for Taylor County

The Broadband Task Force for Taylor County involved several community leaders in local government, education and the business community working together to guide the development of high-speed internet in Taylor County. The task force is chaired by Michael Bub, who is the Board of Supervisors for District 4.

List of Task Force Members

Michael Bub (Chair)
Charles Zenner – Board of Supervisors for District 8
Susan Swiantek – Board of Supervisors for District 3
Rollie Thums – Board of Supervisors for District 12
James Stokes – Owner and CEO Stokhaus Media and Owner James Stokes Photography, LLC
Gene Knoll – Community Member
Kenneth Ceaglske – President & CEO, Taylor Electric Cooperative
Melissa Lind – Taylor County Information Technology Director
Michelle Grimm – Community Resource Development Agent, Taylor County UW-Extension

For more information about Taylor County Broadband Project, contact Taylor County Broadband Manager, Grant Bub, below.