Digital Equity Act
Pew Study Reveals Trends in State Plans to Close Digital Equity Gaps
Availability, affordability, and device access emerged as top barriers to Internet access
Digital Equity Act
A $2.75 billion program created under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to expand broadband access and promote digital literacy. In May 2025, the program was defunded by the Trump administration.
Digital Equity Act
Oregon Gets $9.9 Million for Digital Equity Amid NTIA Criticism
State plan counters criticism, showing white residents may benefit as much or more than racial minorities.
Commerce
NTIA Awards $100 Million to Seven States for Advanced Digital Equity Plans
The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 27, 2024 – Next Steps on Digital Equity Projects
The NTIA has now approved digital equity plans for several states as part of its broader Digital Equity Act initiative.
New York
NTIA Approves $36 Million for New York’s Digital Equity Plan
The money is aimed at increasing broadband adoption in vulnerable populations.
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
NTIA Receives More Than 700 Applications for Digital Equity Project Funding
The requested funds total over $6.5 billion
AnchorNETS
Digital Equity Executives Advise on Closing Digital Divide
Executives said that infrastructure expansion was not enough
Digital Inclusion
White House Pitches Digital Equity Grants to Groups Supporting Abuse Victims
Applications for $910 million in funding are being accepted until September 23.
IIJA
Vermont Urges Digital Equity Competitive Grant Participation
'This funding has the potential to be transformational.'
Digital Equity Act
Michigan Awarded $20.5M Digital Equity Capacity Grant
The state can now implement its digital equity plan.
New Mexico
Community Collaboration Leads New Mexico Digital Equity Effort
The collaboration works to increase digital literacy training and expand high-speed connectivity across the state.
Nevada
Nevada the First State Awarded Digital Equity State Capacity Grant Money
Nevada is the first state to receive Digital Equity State Capacity Grant funds.
Broadband's Impact
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.
Energy and Commerce
House Reauthorizes National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Senate Commerce Committee also postponed, for a second time, a markup session with short-term funding for ACP.
Broadband's Impact
NTIA Approves Digital Equity Plans from all 50 States, D.C., Puerto Rico
States are now free to apply for funding to address barriers to broadband adoption.
Digital Equity Act
NDIA Releases Digital Equity Implementation Manual
The document is intended to help states and territories carry out their IIJA digital equity plans.
