NTIA Accepted Digital Equity Plans for U.S. Territories
NTIA approved plans from American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

NTIA approved plans from American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
June 26, 2024 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration accepted Digital Equity Act plans for American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Tuesday.
The State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program allocated $150,000 for each territory to create plans addressing digital access, skills, and affordability disparities. The funding aims to ensure that all individuals and communities have the skills, technology, and resources necessary to benefit fully from the digital economy.
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