Jefferson County and Bug Tussel to Host Fiber-Lighting Ceremony Celebrating High-Speed Internet Expansion
IXONIA, Wis. (October 24, 2025) – Jefferson County and Bug Tussel officials will host a fiber-lighting ceremony on Wednesday, November 5th at 1:00 PM to celebrate the recent activation of over 20 miles of high-speed fiber optic network in northeast Jefferson County.
The ceremony will commemorate the milestone achievement of bringing approximately 175 previously underserved homes, businesses, and institutions access to high-speed fiber internet connectivity of up to 2 Gbps.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend this celebratory event, which will highlight the successful partnership between Bug Tussel and Jefferson County in addressing the digital divide in rural communities.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Ixonia Town Hall, W1195 Marietta Ave, Ixonia, WI 53036
For more information about the fiber-lighting ceremony or to confirm attendance, please contact Bug Tussel Community Affairs at 920-940-0002
Residents interested in signing up for service can contact Bug Tussel at 1-877-227-0924 or visit btussel.com.
About Bug Tussel
Founded in 2003, Bug Tussel has established itself as a leader in rural broadband development across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. The company’s network now spans over 1,300 fiber miles and nearly 400 wireless sites, providing over 300,000 homes and businesses with access to high-speed internet service. Since 2018, Bug Tussel has partnered with 24 Wisconsin counties, completing 23 building projects that have deployed over 1,300 fiber miles and 100 wireless sites, connecting over 90,000 previously underserved homes and businesses to broadband service. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Bug Tussel envisions a future where everyone, regardless of geographic or economic situation, can connect to world-class high-speed internet. Learn more at btussel.com.
