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What is BroadbandUSA?

Broadband is an essential component of modern life and a requirement for economic growth, education, health care, and public safety. Maximizing broadband coverage and meaningful use is an imperative for national and individual success. The BroadbandUSA program, housed within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), serves state, local, and Tribal governments, industry, and nonprofits that seek to expand broadband connectivity and promote digital inclusion. BroadbandUSA promotes planning and funding efforts through solution-neutral guides and resources, hosting local and regional planning workshops that offer opportunities to convene with broadband stakeholders across the country, the National Broadband Availability Map (NBAM), and promoting interagency coordination.  

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Funding Programs

Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program

A program to support government projects for broadband deployment, mapping, and adoption.

Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program

A program to fund the expansion and extension of middle mile infrastructure across U.S. states and territories. The ultimate purpose of this funding is to expand and strengthen U.S. high-speed Internet networks by reducing the cost of connecting areas that are unserved or underserved to the Internet backbone.

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

A program to expand and extend middle mile infrastructure, to reduce the cost of connecting unserved and underserved areas.

Digital Equity Act Programs

Three programs that promote digital inclusion and equity to ensure all communities have the skills, technology and capacity for broadband.

Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP)

A program for states and broadband providers to support broadband infrastructure projects in areas lacking broadband access.

Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) Program

A program to help colleges and institions serving minority and tribal communities purchase broadband equipment and hire technology personnel.

News and Blogs

Pioneers of Change at Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Carolina Campus

October 3, 2024
By: Shirley “Mel” Reyes Moret, Federal Program Officer, Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program  NTIA celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing one of our Internet for All grantees that embodies this year’s theme: "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together." At… more

Biden-Harris Administration Approves North Carolina’s “Internet for All” Initial Proposal

October 3, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 03, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs North Carolina Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1.5 Billion WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved North… more

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Arkansas’ “Internet for All” Initial Proposal

September 30, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs Arkansas Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $1 Billion WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Arkansas’ Initial… more

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Carolina’s “Internet for All” Initial Proposals

September 26, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs Four States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $2.9 Billion WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Georgia, Iowa… more

FAQs

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) BroadbandUSA program promotes innovation and economic growth by supporting efforts to expand broadband connectivity and… more

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the… more