The broadband access initiative works with state and federal policymakers, researchers, and other partners to accelerate the nation’s progress toward universal, affordable high-speed internet service.
Despite more than three decades of public and private efforts to expand the availability of broadband service, millions of Americans still lack access to reliable high-speed internet connections and millions more cannot afford connections when they are available.
The initiative seeks to solve these problems by:
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Advocating for state and federal policy change.
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Addressing key gaps in the research to help inform policy efforts around the country.
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Partnering with state governments to implement evidence-based solutions for broadband expansion.
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Educating and mobilizing stakeholders from fields such as health care, education, and workforce development to be champions for universal, affordable broadband access.
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Fact Sheet
August 31, 2023
Federal Funding for Affordable Broadband Plans Is Critical
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Fact Sheet
August 31, 2023
FAQ: The Affordable Connectivity Program
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Fact Sheet
August 18, 2023
Broadband Basics: Answers to Baseline Questions
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Issue Brief
June 12, 2023