By Mobius Communications
HEMINGFORD, Neb. - Mobius Communications continues to expand high-speed internet access across northwest Nebraska as General Manager Tonya Mayer formally signed subcontracts for a broadband fiber project serving rural Dawes County, including Chadron State Park.
Mayer was joined at the signing by Joni Jespersen, Community Enhancement Director for Mobius, and Patrick Haggerty representing Nebraska’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The project marks a significant step forward in connecting rural communities with reliable, high-speed fiber internet.
The total BEAD-funded project investment is $2,827,598. Funding is provided through the Nebraska Broadband Office and includes $1,979,312 (70 percent) in federal BEAD grant funding along with $848,286 (30 percent) in private, non-governmental investment.
This project will bring critical broadband infrastructure to underserved areas of Dawes County, enhancing connnectivity for residents, businesses and visitors. Expanding fiber access in rural Nebraska supports economic development, educational opportunities, telehealth services and overall quality of life.
“Investments like these help ensure rural communities stay connected and aren’t left behind in today’s digital landscape,” Mayer said. “We’re proud to work alongside the Nebraska Broadband Office and the BEAD program to bring dependable, future-ready broadband to the areas that need it most.”
Mobius Communications has a long-standing commitment to building and maintaining advanced fiber networks in rural Nebraska, delivering dependable service where it matters most.