On the heels of Astrea Connection Assistance Program, that offered 60 days of free high-speed cable internet broadband access for new K-12 & college student income eligible households, Astrea has announced continued COVID-19 assistance by deploying free community Wi-Fi hot spot locations in several Wisconsin communities.
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Due to an overwhelming response, and identified need in Astrea communities, Astrea has announced that they are extending the application date for the Astrea Connection Assistance program to Friday, April 10th.
As COVID-19 continues to impact our lives and businesses, we are committed to doing everything we can to protect the health and safety of our employees and customers. As declared by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, during this state of National Emergency, we are deemed a critical communication facility and we are committed to continuing to support the connection needs of our Astrea communities.
Due to the COVID-19 impact on school closures in both Michigan and Wisconsin, and the increased need for online access to fill the education access gap, they will be offering free high-speed cable internet broadband access for new K-12 & college student income eligible households for 60 days.
At Astrea, the health and well-being of our customers, employees, and communities is a top priority. As a result, we are joining with the national effort to do our part to decrease the spread of COVID-19 in the communities we serve. We have implemented several measures and will continue to monitor and adjust as necessary.
The Clark / Pickford Township Council approved, effective December 9, 2019, Astrea, a division of CCI Systems, Inc. of Iron Mountain, MI, to assume ownership of the Clark / Pickford Township cable & broadband franchise formerly held by Sunrise Communications.
Small-town families and businesses in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can expect significant technology upgrades with Packerland Broadband’s shift to Astrea – which was made official August 5, 2019.