Representatives from East Central Energy shared an update on the co-op’s fiber internet project during an interview on Tuesday morning.
Broadband manager Dennis Rice said about 1,350 members are currently online. Approximately 1,300 miles of fiber has been placed since construction began last May.
Rice added that weather conditions have proved to be a challenge for the effort, but that the project has continued with an aggressive timeline.
Construction is currently underway in Pine City and Mora. Rice anticipates ECE’s focus shifting to the North Branch area in the coming months.
Rice also said that grant applications through Minnesota DEED will dictate where construction will take place in 2025.
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