In the emerald embrace of Northwest Wisconsin, where cathedral pines stretch to the sky, a silent transformation stirs beneath the earth. Families from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota retreat to this haven, drawn to the serene lakes and cozy cabins, seeking the unique hush that only the Northwoods of Wisconsin can offer.
Here, time unwinds like a spool of fishing line cast into still waters. It is a place where life is remembered, revived, and revered. And yet, beneath its tranquil veneer, an undercurrent of change runs deep. Light is threading through the region’s veins: a fibre broadband network illuminating its digital future.
Mosaic Technologies, a staple in the community for decades, is weaving a new lifeline with fibre broadband. This initiative transcends a mere infrastructure upgrade, delivering speed and opportunity to rural communities. It breathes economic vitality and sparks connectivity, invigorating classrooms, bringing doctors to doorsteps, anchoring creatives and entrepreneurs to global networks, and opens new markets for local businesses. It’s the electricity of possibility, igniting where dial-up shadows once lingered.
An ambitious endeavor
As the Northwoods stands poised on the brink of transformation, Mosaic Technologies has embarked on an ambitious mission to deploy over 385 miles of mainline fibre to 2,573 addresses across four counties.
In spring 2024, as frost clung to pine needles, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) announced funding to reshape the digital landscape of rural Wisconsin. Mosaic Technologies stood out among the recipients, securing six broadband infrastructure grants totalling $12.6 million.
With project costs nearing $27 million, Mosaic Technologies pledged the remaining funds from its own reserves, investing boldly in a future where no community is left buffering in the dark. The challenge was time-sensitive, with a three-year window to fulfill this vision. This meant, every month counted, and every mile of fibre laid signaled progress toward connectivity equity.
With 45 skilled operators forming teams of five to six, the dedication of the workforce was as vital as the technology driving the mission. To meet the challenge, Mosaic Technologies relied on the Ditch Witch RT125 Quad ride-on trencher. Far more than just equipment, it became a trusted ally in the field.
“To complete a project of this calibre, we knew reliable equipment wasn’t just a preference, but a necessity,” says Lynn Bender, general manager of MTECH Construction (a subsidiary of Mosaic Technologies). “That’s why we have the RT125 Quads in our arsenal. Their dependability and ability to tackle any ground condition have kept us on track, even when the weather and terrain were against us.”
The rugged dependability of the equipment empowered Bender and his team to turn ambition into action, where success was measured by reliability and performance.
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