Broadband initiatives

In response to executive order N-73-20, the California Broadband Council developed the “Broadband for All” Action Plan with the understanding that broadband access, adoption, and training are essential components of digital equity.

Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative
In July 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 156. This directed the California Department of Technology to develop a statewide, open-access middle-mile network. SB 156 provides $3.25 billion to build the necessary infrastructure to bring internet connectivity to homes, businesses and community institutions.

Last-Mile and Adoption Programs
SB 156 included $2 billion to build last-mile infrastructure, funding for local agency technical assistance, and a loan loss reserve. The California Public Utilities Commission administers these along with a suite of existing programs that support broadband deployment, assistance, affordability, and adoption.
Lack of broadband availability
This $6 billion investment will make broadband more accessible than ever before, expanding opportunity across the spectrum for students, families and businesses.
— Governor Gavin Newsom
Tools to empower communities
Upcoming events
Tribal Collaboration Working Group
June 6, 2023
10:30am – 12pm
Education Working Group
June 13, 2023
3 – 4:30pm
Digital Literacy and Inclusion Working Group
June 14, 2023
11– 12:30pm
Workforce and Economic Development Working Group
June 14, 2023
2pm – 3:30pm
Health Working Group
June 15, 2023
10 – 11:30am
Essential Services, Accessibility and Civic Engagement Working Group
June 15, 2023
1pm – 2:30pm
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