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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Jared Mauch, a resident of Michigan, decided to take matters into his own hands in an effort to solve the lack of dependable broadband connectivity from major providers.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">He founded Washtenaw Fiber Properties LLC, a fiber-to-the-home Internet service provider. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Government support totaling $2.6 million will now allow Mr. Mauch's ISP to grow and service hundreds of properties.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">When Mr. Mauch started his journey in January 2021, his nascent ISP was providing service to around 30 rural houses, including his own. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Today, the number of subscribers has nearly doubled to reach roughly 70 clients.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Jared Mauch built his own WiFi" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20230808/a-man-built-his-own-wi-fi-to-avoid-hefty-bills.jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Jared Mauch built his own WiFi</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Mr. Mauch is now preparing to connect an additional 600 properties to his network with the help of money from the American Rescue Plan's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The incentive for Mr. Mauch's ambitious growth ambitions was the infusion of $71 million that the US government donated to Washtenaw County for a number of infrastructure initiatives, including broadband upgrading. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Before the pandemic, the county carried out a broadband assessment to determine underserved areas, setting the stage for the financial distribution.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Beyond offering trustworthy Internet to nearby houses, Mr. Mauch's ISP also displays a commitment to the neighborhood. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Mr. Mauch goes above and beyond to enhance access for everyone by providing a free 250Mbps service to a nearby church that had previously struggled with its Comcast connection.</p>

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