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 Soon, nearly everyone in Michigan will have access to high-speed internet. Thanks to the largest federally funded internet expansion in Michigan’s history, affordable and reliable internet is on its way. Michigan received $1.559 billion in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding to help close the digital divide by building the infrastructure needed to expand high speed internet access. High speed internet access can help more Michiganders connect to education, remote work, telehealth and other opportunities. It can also help people stay connected with family, friends and their communities.
Check your address on the Michigan Broadband Map and visit the Where Is My Internet website to learn more.
Mark your calendars for Digital Inclusion Week 2026 Oct. 4-10. Hosted by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, this national event brings awareness to the need for digital equity and celebrates the efforts being made to ensure that everyone has access to affordable internet, devices and digital skills. This year’s theme is “Sustain, Empower, Evolve: Building a Brighter Digital Future.”
Digital Inclusion Week is an important opportunity for communities to showcase their digital inclusion work, raise awareness, engage communities and advocate for digital equity policies. We invite organizations across Michigan to share your digital inclusion efforts with us so they can be featured in upcoming newsletters. Whether you’re hosting an event or running an ongoing program, we’d love to highlight your contributions to advancing digital equity.
Online ads are everywhere. Cybercriminals can use these ads to spread malware, steal personal information or direct people to scam websites. This tactic is known as malvertising, or malicious advertising. And because these harmful ads can look legitimate and appear alongside normal content on trusted websites, they can be difficult to recognize.
The National Cybersecurity Alliance recommends taking these steps to reduce your risk:
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Keep your software up to date by installing updates for your operating system, browser, and apps and by turning on automatic updates.
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Use reputable antivirus and anti-malware security software to detect and block harmful downloads.
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Think before clicking an ad. Even trusted sites can have unsafe ads so search for the company or product yourself and visit its website directly. Avoid downloading browser extensions when an ad or website unexpectedly prompts you to do so.
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Use a secure browser that can identify potentially dangerous websites and block known harmful content.
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Avoid suspicious websites. When choosing apps or browser extensions, read the details carefully and check reviews to make sure you’re choosing the real product.
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Use strong passwords and multi factor authentication to provide additional protection if criminals attempt to steal your login information.
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