This resource links to press releases and statements from Pew writers applauding the 2021 bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, focusing on its investments in expanding broadband access in underserved areas, wildlife and public lands, and the aftermath of floods and other natural disasters.

Pew Charitable Trust describes legislative actions taken in 2019 by states focusing on three key areas for expanding broadband access: continuing to establish governance and funding structures; clarifying who can provide broadband; and addressing emerging digital issues and opportunities.

This brief reviews five key areas in which states can implement policy to expand broadband access: establishing programs, defining service speed and goals, setting up and financing, designating who can provide service, and regulating access to infrastructure.

An interview with Sunne Wright McPeak, president and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF), who discusses approaches to expanding broadband access by ensuring that customers can afford service and acquire the skills to benefit from being online.

This interview with Doug Dawson, president of CCG Consulting, focuses on the rural broadband market. The topics discussed include who provides service in those areas, what the challenges are for expansion, and how these networks are funded.

This tool from Pew Charitable Trust provides mapping showing how states have expanded access to broadband through legislation.

This report is Oregon's plan to increase broadband accessibility. Important goals include establishing a rural broadband capacity improvement program, a digital literacy and security program, and a broadband outreach program to engage stakeholders.

In this resource, Ookla explains how one can use its data and technology to contest FCC data that determines funding eligibility for broadband projects.

This report summarizes Oklahoma's objectives and highlights activities to enhance broadband access and adoption, specifically in areas identified as unserved and underserved. The chief initiatives are to enhance mapping of unserved areas, assist with local broadband planning, and develop programs to incentivize broadband coverage.

This report presents recommendations for improving broadband access for unserved and underserved populations in Ohio. The state plans to emphasizes projects related to health services, community infrastructure, and education initiatives that will improve the lives of Ohioans. The state seeks to be a partner in coordinating new or existing high-speed internet expansion efforts rather than a network owner.

The Federal Funding Guide is a resource from Broadband USA is a site to connect users with various funding opportunities that support broadband planning, digital inclusion, and deployment projects. The site allows users to filter programs by agency/department, eligible recipients, and program purpose. The site is updated as new funding becomes available with information provided by the FCC and federal agencies.

From Broadband USA, an introduction to effective public-private partnerships for broadband investments provides an overview of common broadband partnerships, the factors communities should consider in developing a successful partnership model, and the tips and best practices NTIA has observed. Best practices include establishing a diverse project team, defining broadband network requirements, performing an inventory of existing and planned assets/services, and performing feasibility studies.

This resource from Broadband USA, published in 2016, presents planning steps necessary to create a community broadband roadmap. The goal of the resource is to help communities expand broadband access locally to create jobs, improve educational opportunities, promote economic development, spur private investment, and facilitate the delivery of essential social services.

This video is a recording of a conversation between Jonathan West of Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative and Edward Hinson of SkyLine in which they discuss  Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) operations and the benefits and challenges of investing in these endeavors.

The North Dakota Broadband Plan of 2019 provides the goals, opportunities, and challenges of North Dakota. Goals include making North Dakota a business-friendly environment that allows industry to thrive and promoting anchor-tenant models to leverage public resources to help drive innovation.