Community Resources
We've gathered some relevant pages and resources related to broadband access and digital equity. We'll update these as new tools and resources come available.
The FCC National Broadband Map
The need for accurate data pinpointing where broadband service is available and where it is not available has never been greater. The National Broadband Map provides information about the internet services available to individual locations across the country, along with new maps of mobile coverage, as reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the FCC’s ongoing Broadband Data Collection.Check out the Washington State Broadband Office
The Washington State Broadband Office serves as the state-level entity that fosters connectivity and digital equity across the diverse landscapes of Evergreen State. Established with a vision to bridge the digital divide, this office is a hub of strategic initiatives to expand high-speed internet access to every corner of Washington.
With a commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration, the Washington State Broadband Office works to cultivate partnerships, develop infrastructure, and implement policies that empower communities, businesses, and individuals to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
NTIA's B.E.A.D. Program
High-speed Internet access isn't a luxury. It’s needed to engage in the economy fully, and it helps ensure public safety and our nation's health. Unfortunately, too many in America lack access to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet.
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed Internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Washington State has been allocated $1.23 billion from this program to facilitate infrastructure development throughout our state. Learn more about the national program here.