News
Regulatory delay to broadband project
A $15 million broadband and emergency communications project in Price County has been delayed due to federal regulations prohibiting tree clearing until late fall and requiring an archeological study. The [...]
Marathon County endorses three ISPs for federal grants
The Marathon County Board of Supervisors has endorsed three internet service providers (ISPs) – Bug Tussel, Bertram Communications, and Mosaic Technologies – to apply for federal funding to expand [...]
Wi-Fi company installing broadband internet throughout Oneida County
In Oneida County, Wisconsin, many residents still lack reliable access to Wi-Fi, prompting efforts to improve connectivity through the BEAD program, a $45 billion initiative aimed at expanding internet access [...]
State task force outlines plans for $1B in federally funded broadband internet expansion
Wisconsin is set to deploy over $1 billion in federal funds over the next five years to expand broadband internet to underserved areas, with a focus on connecting approximately [...]
County board OKs borrowing agreement
Taylor County has agreed to allow Bug Tussel to utilize an additional $5 million of the county's borrowing capacity to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas. Bug Tussel [...]
Lafayette County marathon closed session takes first step entering into bond financing with Bug Tussel
The Lafayette County Board approved an initial step to issue $14 million in bonds to Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, aimed at financing telecommunications infrastructure projects across the county. This [...]
Press Release
Bug Tussel Fiber Goes Live in Rhinelander, Bringing High-Speed Internet Expansion to Nearly 500 Locations
RHINELANDER, Wis. (July 1, 2025) – Nearly 30 miles of new fiber in the Rhinelander area went live on June 24, marking a significant milestone in Bug Tussel's partnership with [...]
Over 50 Miles of High-Speed Fiber Internet Now Live in Northeast Outagamie County
APPLETON, Wis. (July 1, 2025) – Over 50 miles of fiber optic network went live on June 24, bringing high-speed internet connectivity to nearly 750 locations across five communities in [...]
Five New Towers Expand Fixed Wireless Access to Argonne, Cavour, Nelma, Newald, and Richardson Lake
CRANDON, Wisc. (June 24, 2025) – Five new wireless towers in Forest County bring residents expanded options for high-speed internet service. The Bug Tussel towers near Argonne, Cavour, Nelma, Newald, [...]
New La Prairie Residents Get More Fiber Access from Bug Tussel
LA PRAIRIE, Wis. (June 10, 2025) – As of June 4, nearly 20 new homes in La Prairie have internet connectivity options from Bug Tussel fiber. Thanks to a collaborative [...]
New Bug Tussel Fiber Reaches La Prairie
LA PRAIRIE, Wis. (May 16, 2025) – New fiber in the Town of La Prairie brings residents expanded options for high-speed internet service. The Bug Tussel fiber segment, dubbed [...]
Bug Tussel Ensures Medford’s Continued Telecom Access with AT&T Retail Store Acquisition
MEDFORD, Wis. (May 2, 2025) – Bug Tussel, an internet service provider and authorized retailer operating six AT&T stores throughout Wisconsin, announces the acquisition of the Medford AT&T telecommunications [...]
