This report provides examples of successful state broadband programs, including those that address infrastructure deployment, adoption, digital equity, the homework gap, public-private partnerships, mapping, and more. Additionally, the piece includes suggested actions for Congress to engage with and support state leadership in broadband.

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Sioux Falls’ Digital Equity Framework spotlights the impact of the digital divide in the community and identifies goals for closing it. The report is intended to guide the city’s attempts to break down the barriers to technology—connectivity, access, and digital skills—so that all residents can benefit.

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This report from 2016 details the second of three phases of Seattle’s plan to close the digital divide. It describes action strategies for the three main goals of the initiative—devices and technical support, connectivity, and skills training—which were developed following workgroups with technology, civic, education, and business leaders.

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San Francisco’s Digital Equity Strategic Plan defines the city’s goals (access, digital skills and usage, and long-term impact), along with their strategies and approaches for achieving digital equity by 2024. The report is guided by four principles: Equity, not equality; deep community engagement; agility with regard to emerging technologies; and inclusivity.

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Portland’s plan to tackle digital equity focuses on access and adoption gaps in excluded and disadvantaged communities and identifies 17 action items to be taken. The report was produced with input from 48 nonprofits, schools, government agencies, media companies, and businesses.

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Pittsburgh’s Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation recommends initiatives to close the digital divide and strengthen the city’s economy for the modern age. Each of the six focus areas contains a set of goals, actions and projects to meet those goals, and examples of programs and best practices from other cities.

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New York City’s Internet Master Plan examines the question of universal connectivity—the greatest barrier to which is affordability. It states the city’s future goals and outlines the proposed actions to reach those goals. It also allows the public and private sectors the chance to have their say in eliminating the digital divide.

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