The R.O.A.D. to Digital Equality Bond Project (Rural, Open, Access, Design)
Bug Tussel Wireless is the largest wholesale provider of wireless rural telecommunication services in the Upper Midwest. We are the catalyst to energizing communities, inspire commerce and increase opportunities for personal and professional development.
Bug Tussel Wireless CAN!
- Provide broadband quickly
- Install fiber infrastructure for the middle mile
- Provide ubiquitous cellular service
- Provide support for economic development through community education
- Provide evergreen high-capacity internet and electronic access at ever-increasing speeds
How can we provide these services?
Comprehensive Plan
Bug Tussel Wireless will provide a comprehensive broadband plan, prepared upfront, covering 10 years along with design and financing.
Financing Plan
To ensure financial sustainability, Bug Tussel Wireless will finance this project through WPSC Grants, RDOF coordination, and statewide opt-in bond issuance. This will lead to a net positive budget impact to the county.
Open Access
Bug Tussel will provide an open network and collaborate with other providers, RDOF winners, critical community institutions and local and state governments.
Contact
Steve Schneider | 920.662.3063 | Steve.Schneider@btussel.com
Jason Wied | 920.737.7016 | Jason.Wied@btussel.com
Mitchel Olson | 715.820.2504 | Mitchel.Olson@btussel.com
Prior to this year, Bug Tussel received 23 grants from the public service commission.
| Grant | Year | Project Status |
| Oneida County – I | 2015 | Completed |
| Oneida County – II | 2017 | Completed |
| Florence County | 2018 | Completed |
| Oneida County – III | 2018 | Completed |
| Juneau County | 2018 | Completed |
| Green County | 2018 | Completed |
| Oneida County – IV | 2018 | Completed |
| LaFayette County | 2019 | Completed |
| Green Lake County | 2019 | Completed |
| Town of Deerfield | 2019 | Completed |
| Oneida County – V | 2019 | Pending |
| Kewaunee County | 2020 | Pending |
| Menominee County | 2020 | Pending |
| Forest County | 2020 | Pending |
| Green County | 2020 | Pending |
| Iowa County | 2020 | Pending |
| Florence County | 2021 | Pending |
| Fond du Lac County | 2021 | Pending |
| Iron County | 2021 | Pending |
| Wood County – SW | 2021 | Pending |
| Wood County | 2021 | Pending |
| Kewaunee County | 2021 | Pending |
| Forest County | 2022 | Pending |
As of June 24, 2022, Bug Tussel received 11 more.
| Grant | Year | Project Status |
| Green Lake County | 2022 | New |
| Oneida County | 2022 | New |
| Clark County | 2022 | New |
| Taylor County | 2022 | New |
| Jefferson County | 2022 | New |
| Wood County | 2022 | New |
| Jackson County | 2022 | New |
| Kewaunee County | 2022 | New |
| Rock County | 2022 | New |
| Marathon County | 2022 | New |
| Fond du Lac County / Town of Calumet | 2022 | New |
In 2012, we partnered with 2 counties to issue bonds.
| Bond | Year | Project Status |
| Fond du Lac County | 2012 | Completed |
| Adams County | 2012 | Completed |
In 2021, we partnered with 5 counties to issue bonds.
| Bond | Year | Project Status |
| Fond du Lac County | 2021 | Pending |
| Marathon County | 2021 | Pending |
| Waushara County | 2021 | Pending |
| Calumet County | 2021 | Pending |
| Jackson County | 2021 | Pending |
In 2022, we partnered with 7 counties to issue bonds.
| Bond | Year | Project Status |
| Jefferson County | 2022 | New |
| Iowa County | 2022 | New |
| Taylor County | 2022 | New |
| Oconto County | 2022 | New |
| Rock County | 2022 | New |
| Green Lake County | 2022 | New |
| Wood County | 2022 | New |
What is a Bug Partner?
Bug Tussel wants to be apart of every community that we serve. Part of this is partnering with local companies for mutual benefit. We supply each partner with a desk stand with referral cards for customers to take. When a new customer is referred by a Bug Partner, both the Partner and the referred customer receive a monetary bonus! We also commonly look to hold local events at these partner’s businesses to bring attention to both organizations.
If you would like to become a partner of Bug Tussel, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page! For questions, please contact your local representative.