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
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 [...]
New Bug Tussel Tower Expands Wireless in Buckman
NEW DENMARK, Wis. (April 17, 2025) – A new wireless tower in the Buckman area brings residents expanded options for high-speed internet service. The Bug Tussel tower is now [...]
Bug Tussel Fiber Construction Begins in New Denmark, Eaton Areas
NEW DENMARK, Wis. (March 21, 2025) – Bug Tussel has begun fiber construction in Southeastern Brown County, working to advance high-speed internet access for residents of New Denmark, Eaton, and [...]
