Nov 11, 2022BoardMeeting
BoardDigital Equity Conference Conference
The conference focused on addressing digital equity, outlining the four key pillars: internet access, devices, application and services, and digital skills. The discussion covered the importance of broadband infrastructure as the 'new electricity,' emphasizing the need for federal funding to improve access, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Participants discussed strategies for stakeholder engagement, the development of a state five-year digital equity plan, and the upcoming release of new address-level broadband maps from the FCC to identify and address service gaps.