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Wisconsin Rapids
area has an extensive and robust telecommunications and network
infrastructure.
Solarus, Charter
Communications and SCA Cable work together to provide the area with
the newest technologies available, which gives Inner WI a
"Metropolitan Feeling." Each provider offers voice, video and data
products to both residential and business customers.
High Speed Internet
Inner WI is
supported by infrastructure that handles the largest bandwidth
connections available, with dual redundant local connections and
fast connections to the World Wide Web. This is a necessity for WAN
applications within your corporate infrastructure.
Local Sales and support
Wisconsin Rapids
companies offer a high level of sales, service, and support to new
and existing businesses. Local technical support and a local sales
office are important when you need new services or quick resolutions
to issues that you may experience.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Solutions are
offered to both residential and business customers. Residential
customers can enjoy the unlimited long distance options and business
customers can take advantage of connecting multiple locations
together with a proven technology.
Wisconsin Rapids
companies offer a high level of sales, service, and support to new
and existing businesses. Local technical support and a local sales
office are important when you need new services or quick resolutions
to issues that you may experience.
Town of Rome
SCA CABLE is a Local Cable and High Speed
Internet Company located in the Town of Rome, Wisconsin about 12
miles south of Wisconsin Rapids.
Cellular Services
In addition to the services listed above the
community also boasts uninterrupted cellular service through
Alltel,
Cellcom,
Mobile
Link ,
Solarus, and
US
Cellular.
Communication and Knowledge
Employees and managers can also enhance their
skills through online learning provided by
Kaplan
University ,
Lakeland College,
and the
University of Phoenix, as well as,
our local institutes
of higher learning,
Mid-State Technical College and the
University of
Wisconsin - Stevens Point.
 Wisconsin's
Technology Zone program offers tax credit incentives to
new and growing businesses in the state's high-technology sectors.
High technology businesses planning to expand
existing operations in a designated Technology Zone area,
individuals planning to start a new business in an Technology Zone
area or businesses considering a relocation to a Technology Zone
area from outside Wisconsin may be eligible for Technology Zone tax
credits. Additional information about Wisconsin's Technology Zone
program may be obtained by contacting the local Technology Zone
region coordinators listed at the right. Local Technology Zone
personnel will discuss the proposed project and, if it is
appropriate for the Technology Zone program, will assist the
business in beginning the application process.
Exploring our Technological Assets
To learn more about the technological assets of
the community see the
Heart of Wisconsin area Telecommunications
study
or contact the Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance at
715.423.1830.
-Your
business can be a part of new opportunities and innovation through
participation in the New Economies Cluster.
The New Economies
mission: Dedicated to promote, facilitate and support the growth of
a technology based "e-conomy" in the Greater Wisconsin Rapids Area.
To be a part of the Industry Cluster Networks visit
www.progressinitiative.com.
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"Denver
is a major technology hub, with several telecom companies based in
the Denver metropolitan area. When living there, I became spoiled
by easy access to data and Internet connectivity. Before moving to
Wisconsin Rapids, I expected to face significant challenges
accessing various types of data connections. However, I have been
pleasantly surprised to find a remarkably strong technology
infrastructure in place. Getting large connections configured,
provisioned, on line, and operational is very easy, and the
reliability is excellent. "
Curt Frisbie
Network Services Manager
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
"Providing network and telecommunications
consulting and services in Central Wisconsin and Milwaukee, as we
do, has allowed us to work with all of the different providers.
Nowhere else have we found such a wide range of capable and quality
services as we have here in Inner Wisconsin. Many of our
clients in larger metropolitan areas have issues with connectivity
and degraded signals and service. Never have any of our
clients been hindered in such a way here."
John Gethers
President
Power Computing Solutions, Inc.
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