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The Michigan High Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is continuing the MI BEAD Breakdown webisode series with a brand-new episode. The series provides clear updates on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program in Michigan and what it means for communities across the state.
In the latest episode, MIHI outreach and engagement specialists Simone and Aaron talk about the various broadband technology types available to Michiganders in the BEAD program. The episode covers a number of different types of broadband technology from fiber to fixed wireless and helps listeners understand what type of broadbands services are available as they ask the question: “Where’s my internet?”
 On March 20, 2026, MIHI attended a conference on artificial intelligence at the Sault Area High School. The conference was built around the theme 'Engage, Protect, Connect'. The event featured keynote speakers Jake Miller and Leonard Hui, along with representatives from the medical field, the financial sector, Boeing, education, and community organizations. The conference showcased how AI literacy and skills can enhance communication, safeguard communities, and connect the region to the global digital economy. Sessions highlighted practical applications of AI across industries while emphasizing the importance of strong policy and ethical guidelines to ensure responsible and equitable use. The AIConnect Conference was a collaborative effort between the Sault Area High School & Career Center, the EUPConnect Collaborative and Highline communications.
If you are trying to improve your credit, be careful of companies that promise quick fixes. A credit repair scam happens when a company claims it can remove accurate negative information from your credit report, create a new credit identity or tell you to file a false identity theft report. These claims are not only false, but they can also be illegal. Scammers often demand payment before doing any work, tell you not to contact the credit bureaus yourself or advise you to dispute information you know is accurate.
Credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers the following tips to improve your credit:
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Dispute errors directly with the credit bureaus and the business that reported the information
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Pay your bills on time, reduce debt and avoid taking on new debt
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