Work on Saxon tower signals beginning of broadband project

SAXON, Wis - The installation of equipment on a communication tower in Saxon was underway Friday, marking the beginning of an effort to expand broadband internet access to the northern portion of the county.

In addition to providing residents near the tower faster internet service, Iron County Development Zone Coordinator Kelly Klein hopes it increases business opportunities in the county.

"We look it at as an economic development project, not only for broadband for businesses but broadband for residents. We look at telecommuting, we look at home-based businesses, which are growing and grow...