Big news from Paul Bunyan Communications…

Paul Bunyan Communications will be expanding its all-fiber optic network the GigaZone®, to over 1,600 more locations in St. Louis County this year with four different projects.
Areas of Angora, Alango, and Owens Townships in St Louis County
Includes over 300 locations in areas south of the city of Cook.
Areas of Balkan Township in St. Louis County
Includes over 550 locations north of the city of Chisholm in areas of Balkan Township.
These two projects are made possible through the Low-Density Population Grant Program through the state of Minnesota. This project is estimated to cost $7,526,055, with the State of Minnesota’s Low-Population Density Program grant contributing $5,569,281. Paul Bunyan Communications investing $1,881,513, Angora Township $33,104, and Balkan Township $42,157.
Areas of Pike, Sandy, and Wuori Townships
Includes over 645 locations. These areas are primarily South and East of Britt
Areas of French Township in St. Louis County and Bearville(S) Township in Itasca County
Includes over 200 locations East and North of Side Lake including Perch Lake, Luna Lake, and Beatrice Lake.
These two projects are made possible through the USDA ReConnect 3 Grant Program. This project is estimated to cost $13,588,555 with the USDA grant contributing $10,191,416. Paul Bunyan Communications investing $3,381,112, and Wuori Township contributing $16,026.

Construction will take place over the summer with services expected to be available by winter. Anyone interested in getting connected to the all-fiber optic broadband network should sign up for service now. That can be done online, over the phone, or in person at our Grand Rapids Customer Service & Technology Center. To check to see if a specific location is within an expansion area, visit www.gigazone.com