State broadband website(s):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) “coordinates broadband development activities in partnership with state and local government activities in partnership with state and local government stakeholders and the private sector to streamline regulatory hurdles and maximizes strategic broadband funding for Arizona.” More information can be found on the Arizona Commerce Authority’s website.
State broadband contact(s):
The Arizona Commerce Authority currently offers a $3 million in broadband oriented grant with components for construction and planning. Additionally, the ACA works with local regions to establish Broadband Action Teams of local leaders to develop regional broadband planning that is designed to be the precursor to construction. Lastly the ACA Broadband Unit is charged with working with other state agencies to break down barriers to broadband deployment and facilitate policies that encourage rural buildout.
State broadband coordinator:
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) “coordinates broadband development activities in partnership with state and local government activities in partnership with state and local government stakeholders and the private sector to streamline regulatory hurdles and maximizes strategic broadband funding for Arizona.” More information can be found on the Arizona Commerce Authority’s website.
Broadband programs:
The Arizona Commerce Authority currently offers a $3 million in broadband oriented grant with components for construction and planning. Additionally, the ACA works with local regions to establish Broadband Action Teams of local leaders to develop regional broadband planning that is designed to be the precursor to construction. Lastly the ACA Broadband Unit is charged with working with other state agencies to break down barriers to broadband deployment and facilitate policies that encourage rural buildout.
Funding for broadband:
State Broadband Plan: Arizona Statewide Broadband Strategic Plan
Arizona has $3 million in grant funding for broadband. More information can be found on Arizona Commerce Authority’s website.
State Broadband Plan: Arizona Statewide Broadband Strategic Plan
State information is gathered by BroadbandUSA using publically available sources (e.g. state websites). The information is validated by the points-of-contact at each state-level agency(-ies). This information was last updated Summer 2018. The information is reviewed and updated periodically.