Fiber Broadband Expansion Continues in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois, is experiencing a significant expansion in fiber broadband installations, driven by companies like i3 Broadband. This development is part of a broader effort to meet the increasing demand for high-speed internet, which has become essential since the COVID-19 pandemic. Fiber-optic cables, known for their superior speed and capacity compared to traditional copper cables, are being installed across various municipalities in the county. Despite changes in federal policy under the Trump administration, which shifted focus from fiber to technologies like Starlink, local efforts continue to prioritize fiber infrastructure. 
