Mississippi Broadband Expansion and Accessibility
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Mississippi Broadband Expansion and Accessibility.
- Buyer type:
- State Agency
- Location:
- Jackson, MS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Mississippi Broadband Expansion and Accessibility.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Jackson
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Hinds
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
550 High Street, Sillers Building - 18th Floor
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(601) 359-5029
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
39201
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Mississippi Broadband Expansion and Accessibility
The strategic plan outlines the long-term objectives for deploying broadband, closing the digital divide, and enhancing economic growth in Mississippi. It focuses on creating a comprehensive broadband map, providing universal high-speed internet service, increasing statewide broadband adoption rates, and enhancing digital skills and accessibility. The plan also addresses climate threats, workforce readiness, and compliance with BEAD requirements, ensuring that broadband services are available to all middle-class families at reasonable prices.
The strategic plan outlines long-term objectives for broadband deployment, digital divide mitigation, and economic growth in Mississippi. Key goals include creating a comprehensive broadband map, providing universal high-speed internet service (100Mbps/20Mbps), increasing statewide broadband adoption rates, and enhancing digital skills and accessibility. The plan also details strategies for subgrantee selection, compliance with BEAD requirements, and coordination with local, tribal, and regional entities to ensure effective and equitable broadband expansion across the state.
The action plan outlines Mississippi's strategy for broadband expansion and accessibility, focusing on overcoming geographical barriers and leveling the playing field by providing technological opportunities for all Mississippians. Key goals include creating a comprehensive broadband map, providing universal high-speed internet service, increasing statewide broadband adoption rates, and enhancing digital skills and accessibility. The plan details current programs, asset inventories, needs assessments, and implementation strategies, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, prioritization of underserved areas, and alignment with economic development and workforce initiatives. It addresses obstacles such as affordability, labor shortages, supply chain challenges, and digital skills gaps, aiming to ensure resilient, future-proof technology and accountability for subgrantees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Mississippi Broadband Expansion and Accessibility meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Mississippi Broadband Expansion and Accessibility.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership