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Michigan’s BEAD Final Proposal has been submitted to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for their review and approval, and the Michigan High Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is continuing to work through the NTIA curing process. The most current resubmitted data, as well as the text of the Final Proposal and a summary of the results from the Benefit of the Bargain Round, are available on the BEAD Final Proposal page.
Michigan’s Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) grant initiative is accelerating digital progress by expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet across the state. Through this program, 13 subgrantees are delivering service with minimum speeds of 100/20 Mbps to more than 81,000 locations. As of Sept. 30, 2025, just over 33,000 of those 81,000 locations have been connected — marking a major milestone as Michigan moves closer to achieving the program’s
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MIHI offers a Digital Inclusion Resource Map to help residents find local places that support getting online and using technology. The map highlights organizations that provide digital skills classes, device support, public computer access, public WiFi and internet enrollment assistance.
Residents can use the map to search by address, locate on the map or use their current location to see which organizations in their area offer the services they need.
For more information, visit the MIHI website.
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Recognizing that affordable internet access is essential for families and individuals with limited incomes, many internet service providers now offer discounted plans to help close the connectivity gap. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) offers a resource called the Honor Roll of Low-Cost Internet Plans that lists affordable internet options that meet NDIA’s standards for cost, speed and reliability. All listed plans cost $30 per month or less, have no data caps or high-speed limits and are available to qualifying households.
To explore the full list of low-cost internet plans, visit the NDIA Honor Roll page. For more information on how these plans were selected and scored, check out the NDIA GIG website.
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