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The Wisconsin Broadband Office is happy to share our new Wisconsin Broadband Almanac. Broadband access, affordability, and adoption are presented at both a statewide level of summary statistics and community level. Users can dive in to detailed analysis of specific counties and municipalities by using the County-Community view, linked in the Statewide Almanac.
The Almanac will serve as a tool for sharing Wisconsin’s progress towards the goal of internet for all Wisconsinites through changes to locations served status, and the completion of state and federal Grants. Also, within the Almanac, statistics focusing on internet usage and communities that are burdened by cost help provide insights into the impacts Wisconsinites are experiencing within their communities. This statistical analysis will serve as a resource for communities for planning and to measure our progress.
Digital Opportunity Conference April 24, 2025
The PSC is hosting a free Digital Opportunity Mini Conference on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Gateway Technical College in Racine, Wisconsin. Digital equity and inclusion practitioners and stakeholders from across the state will have the opportunity to share, connect, and learn about best practices to improve internet access, adoption and affordability to help Wisconsin realize a future wherein all residents have the information technology capacity that is needed for full participation in the society and economy. The event will focus on how the digital equity community can implement the WI Digital Equity Plan and bridge the digital divide for all Wisconsinites. A virtual attendance option will be available for most aspects of the event. Free parking. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Accepting Applications
Information and Overview Webinar April 10
The Wisconsin Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program provides grant funding to eligible entities to support the implementation of the Wisconsin Digital Equity Plan. The funding for this program is provided through the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program established as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
In this current round, the Commission may award a total of $9.5 million in grants under the Digital Equity Capacity Program for Digital Navigator Grants and Digital Opportunity Coalition Grants. Applications are due by 1:30 p.m. C.T. on May 20, 2025. See the grant webpage or the application instructions for additional information.
On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Commission staff will host a webinar: Wisconsin Digital Equity Capacity Grant - Information and Overview. The webinar will include a breakdown of the grant’s two program tracks, description of the application process and eligibility requirements, discussion of the awarding merit criteria and federal program requirements, and a question-and-answer segment. Registration is required.
Governor's Broadband Task Force April Meeting
The April meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT. The meeting will be held in person in room N107 of the Hill Farms State Office Building, 4822 Madison Yard Way, Madison WI, 53705. The meeting agenda will be posted to the Commission Calendar at least 24 hours before the meeting. The public is invited to attend the in-person meeting and there will be opportunity for public comments at the beginning of the meeting. |
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