Several Southwest Indiana Counties Receive Broadband Funding

The Indiana Connectivity Program awards over $620,000 to expand high-speed internet access.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Indiana Broadband Office has awarded more than $620,000 to expand high-speed internet service in several southwest Indiana counties through the latest round of the Indiana Connectivity Program. The funding will support service to 172 addresses, including 165 homes and 7 businesses, across 42 counties statewide.

Why it matters

Access to reliable high-speed internet is crucial for communities, enabling economic development, remote work and learning, and access to essential online services. This funding helps bridge the digital divide in rural and underserved areas of Indiana.

The details

The Round 16 awards include funding for Knox County ($35,000+), Gibson County ($55,000), Pike County ($35,000), Daviess County ($8,500), Greene County ($8,500), Sullivan County ($9,100+$12,000 match), and Dubois County ($4,200). Providers receiving the funding are required to complete their projects within 9 months.

  • The Indiana Broadband Office announced the latest round of Indiana Connectivity Program funding on February 20, 2026.

The players

Indiana Broadband Office

The state agency responsible for overseeing and administering the Indiana Connectivity Program to expand high-speed internet access.

Indiana Connectivity Program

A state initiative that provides funding to internet providers to offset the costs of extending broadband service to unserved and underserved areas, particularly in rural communities.

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What’s next

Residents and businesses in the affected counties can submit their addresses through an online portal to request a broadband connection, although a submission does not guarantee service will be extended.

The takeaway

This latest round of broadband funding from the Indiana Connectivity Program is a significant step forward in bridging the digital divide and providing reliable high-speed internet access to more rural and underserved communities across southwest Indiana.