Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS — Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Broadband Office and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs recently announced Kosciusko County as the newest Broadband Ready Community.

“Congratulations to Kosciusko County on this momentous occasion,” said Crouch. “Today, Kosciusko County leadership is being recognized for taking a pivotal step toward broadband readiness, and I am honored to witness this commitment to your community.”

The Broadband Ready Communities Program was created as a tool to encourage broadband development throughout Indiana. The Broadband Ready Community certification sends a signal to the telecommunication industry that a community has taken steps to reduce barriers to broadband infrastructure investment.

The certification was approved by the IBO and OCRA following Kosciusko County’s adoption of Broadband Ready Community ordinances.

“Our goal in becoming a broadband ready community is to attract broadband providers to our communities, welcome more investment to increase access and affordability of high-speed Internet and maintain the connectivity that is necessary in our day-to-day lives for everything from social interactions, education, to business,” said Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson.

Earnie Holtrey, deputy director at the Indiana Broadband Office, congratulates the new Broadband Ready Community for their dedicated efforts in expanding accessibility to broadband.

“IBO is thrilled to collaborate with Kosciusko County and welcome them to the growing list of Broadband Ready Communities across the state,” said Holtrey. “Kosciusko County exemplifies prioritizing connection and quality of life throughout their community,” said Holtrey.

To date, 86 communities across the state are BBRC.

“Congratulations Kosciusko County leadership and residents on being recognized as a BBRC,” said OCRA Executive Director Denny Spinner. “It is a great honor to be able to recognize this achievement for IBO, OCRA and most importantly, the community.”