Quick Summary
Bug Tussle Broadband Partnership Exit is an ongoing county government story in Price County, Wisconsin
(Broadband Infrastructure)
, first tracked on April 20, 2026
and last updated June 16, 2026
.
This saga spans 2 published articles.
Published Coverage
1. Norvado Is Expanding Fiber Across Price County — One Town at a Time
2. Price County Broadband: Bug Tussle Partnership Exit and the 2026 Infrastructure Reckoning
Timeline of Events
January 14, 2025 — Town of Georgetown Board
Georgetown signed letter of support for Brightspeed broadband funding application.
February 17, 2025 — Town of Hill Board
Brightspeed requested letter of support for broadband fiber in Hill township. Board declined — Spectrum already covers majority of the town.
April 14, 2026 — Town of Georgetown Board
Norvado requested to install fiber cables along Georgetown roads. Board approved Norvado fiber installation throughout majority of residential area.
April 16, 2026 — Executive Committee
First flagged partnership trouble with Bug Tussle — tower costs escalating, project stagnant, county exploring exit options
May 12, 2026 — Catawba Town Board
Catawba board signed Norvado letter about installing fiber in Catawba — Norvado expanding beyond Kennan
May 12, 2026 — Town of Georgetown Board
Norvado fiber installation permission finalized. Covers majority of Georgetown residential area.
May 18, 2026 — Town of Hill Board
County update: Bug Tussle building 5 new cell towers for police/fire/EMS communications, hiring a consultant. 50ft tower in P[hillips]. This is the 5-year tower plan referenced at county board.
June 11, 2026 — Executive Committee
Keywords matched: tower, radio, bug tussle. Context: ar um there is interest in in assisting us with that process. Any questions? Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. Hearing none, [snorts] move on to uh number 14, bug tussle update. I have nothing. >> My only update is I’ve heard very little. Um but a week and a half ago, so before I left uh so two, well two wee
June 16, 2026 — County Board
Administrator discussed 5-year tower plan with equipment now active on 3 towers. Bug Tussle still an option at year 5 if tower placement improves. Radio upgrade: 10-year multi-faceted plan.
Meetings to Watch
This story may surface in the following regular meetings:
- Executive Committee
- County Board of Supervisors
- Administration Committee
Reporter Notes
Major story — county spent years and significant funds on BT partnership. Exit impacts broadband access, radio infrastructure, and budget. Follow every Exec Committee meeting until resolved.
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- Price County Parks Deferred Maintenance Crisis (active)
- Sheriff Candidate Alleges Hatch Act Violations by Incumbent (active)
Tracked keywords: bug tussle, bug tussle, broadband, airo, tower, partnership, internet, radio
Last updated: August 10, 2026