Surf Internet will host a community event Oct. 7 to help Newton County residents apply for the Indiana Connectivity Program.
The event is hosted in collaboration with the Newton County Public Library and the Newton County Economic Development Commission.
The Indiana Connectivity Program is a state initiative that helps identify homes and businesses in need of reliable internet. The program requires residents to submit applications. The applications allow the state to assess demand and provide funding to internet service providers to build the infrastructure to deliver high-speed internet to underserved areas.
At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the program. They can also receive assistance with submitting their applications. The outreach event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Brook Iroquois Washington Public Library in Brook.
Attendees are encouraged to bring the following to the event:
- Results from a recent internet speed test showing current download and upload speeds.
- The name of their current internet provider and their monthly payment amount.
- The names of any other internet providers.
Elkhart-based Surf Internet provides internet services across Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Founded in 2001, the company serves over 600 communities and over 150 schools. Surf Internet aims to provide high-speed, reliable internet to homes and businesses in underserved, rural communities.
