How 5 States Are Creating Broadband-Ready Communities

A review of strategies for evaluating local capacity, investments, and infrastructure

How 5 States Are Creating Broadband-Ready Communities

On March 23, 2023, The Pew Charitable Trusts sent a memo to state broadband offices that are participating in Pew’s broadband education and training initiative, comparing the key components of “broadband-ready community” programs in Colorado, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The memo includes profiles of each state’s designated communities and analyses of the participating counties.

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Technical Broadband Assistance to States

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As unprecedented broadband funding flows to states as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act, delivering high-speed internet access to all Americans has never been more achievable. But the opportunity before state leaders comes with significant challenges. Policymakers must establish or expand broadband programs, train staff, and navigate local priorities, all while adhering to federal requirements.

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How does broadband internet reach our homes, phones, and tablets? What kind of infrastructure connects us all together? What are the major barriers to broadband access for American communities?