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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.

Michael D. Melero

Jun 26, 2024 — 1 min read

Photo of Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Arnold I. Palacios

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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Funding NTIA Digital Equity Act Northern Mariana Islands Guam American Samoa U.S. Virgin Islands Petti Matila Arnold Palacios Jaughna Nielsen-Bobbit Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, territories CNMI broadband access