The Arizona Broadband Map was created in partnership with Maricopa County, and made possible by ARPA funding, to provide insights into the current state of internet access and relevant socioeconomic factors and aid in identifying areas that could benefit from digital equity efforts.
This Application was created to help with permitting planning and environmental review preparation efforts by providing access to multiple maps from publicly available sources, including federal review, permitting, and resource agencies, as well as information about infrastructure and right of way.
The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) has created a suite of BEAD application resources and an interactive mapping tool to help smaller ISPs be more competitive when applying for this historic funding.
This map from The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) allows potential BEAD applicants to explore eligible project areas, view project areas funded by previous federal grants, and easily see existing ISP footprints in potential deployment areas. The tool is designed to support efficient initial assessments of eligibility by census block, and the creation of a high-level grant strategy based on that eligibility.
Arizona State University works to advance digital equity in Arizona. The university offers a range of programs including workforce development, financial and digital literacy, disability services, career services, and research initiatives related to technology and innovation. ASU’s robust community outreach programs, research collaborations, and innovative partnerships, seek to address the barriers faced by underserved communities including challenges related to accessing and utilizing technologies.
The Arizona Department of Homeland Security provides cybersecurity services at no-cost to State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments (SLTTs) and K-12 school districts through the Statewide Cyber Readiness Program. Services and products include Advanced Endpoint Protection, Security Awareness Training and Anti-Phishing, Converged Endpoint Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Web Application Firewall.
The Arizona Department of Education promotes digital literacy and offers resources to educators and students to enhance technology integration in schools. Their initiatives aim to equip students with the necessary digital skills for academic success and future workforce readiness.
Arizona's Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program is the largest broadband investment in the state's history with the principal objective of universal broadband access for all.
This page contains a list of grants related to broadband in Arizona
How Pima County is working to close the digital divide and link communities to affordable, high-speed internet access.
President Biden wants to connect everyone in America to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $65 billion in funding to help achieve that goal.
Asset mapping and management is the process of collecting, organizing, and tracking data on relevant infrastructure assets that can be utilized for broadband deployment.
The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is a $3 billion program directed to tribal governments to be used for broadband deployment on tribal lands, as well as for telehealth, distance learning, broadband affordability, and digital inclusion.
Broadband Presentations and Documents from Coconino County, AZ
Learn about Arizona's Broadband Efforts, where the state is actively working to improve internet access and connectivity for its residents.
This is a collection of GIS resources for Santa Cruz County, AZ
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The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program will only succeed if every penny is wisely spent. This includes ensuring that subgrantees have the capacity not just to build and deploy high-speed Internet networks but to operate those networks for years to come, delivering Internet connectivity to areas that for too long have been left behind.
View existing and planned (funded) state-owned conduit routes
This page contains information about Coconino County's Broadband Initiative on Navajo Nation. It includes presentations, documents, and meeting information.
The ADOT Broadband Office is responsible for administering the agency broadband program.
Explore over 70 federal funding opportunities, including 6 NTIA grants, on BroadbandUSA to find potential funding matches using the search tool or interactive guide.
Access valuable insights with Broadband Data from the Census, offering comprehensive information on internet connectivity and usage patterns in Arizona.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), located within the Department of Commerce, is the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible by law for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA’s programs and policymaking focus largely on expanding broadband Internet access and adoption in America, expanding the use of spectrum by all users, and ensuring that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth.
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) provides a forum for local governments working together on issues that affect the lives of everyone in the greater Phoenix region.
The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) was established by the Arizona State Legislature in 1973 to support the operation of state government by centralizing support services to enable state agencies to focus their efforts on their own unique missions.