Over 74,000 postcards went out on Aug. 15 and Monday residents in Chesterton and Portage received theirs. So far, officials have received 1,000 replies. They have until Sept. 15th to submit their results to the state.“By participating in the Porter County Rural Broadband Survey you can play a vital role in ensuring that all our residents have access to high-speed internet service,” the postcard reads..
Porter County Redevelopment Commission project manager Stu Summers brought his postcard to the Porter County Council meeting Tuesday night to let the council members know the initiative is on. He said the county has been making great strides in its broadband-ready community designation. The survey is focused solely on connectivity, Butz said, acknowledging broadband service can be steep, even for those who don’t qualify for assistance. He said it’s possible Indiana’s $890 million share of the $45 billion in federal dollars out of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure spending may tackle the cost issue.