This report provides a framework for dialogue, policy recommendations, and strategic goals for implementing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Minority Broadband Initiative.

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This 2021 report from NTIA serves as a baseline of correct capabilities and challenges associated with tracking available data. The report outlines the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth's (OICG) mission and shares an update on OICG's work to track broadband investment impact.

This page contains information about the NTIA’s BroadbandUSA program, which serves municipal governments, the telecom industry, and nonprofits looking to expand connectivity and promote digital inclusion. It also contains a description of the NTIA and an overview of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which included several bills related to broadband.

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The Digital Nation Research Center is a tool that allows users to access the Current Population Survey (CPS) Computer and Internet Use data. Users can calculate custom statistics from downloadable raw data sets available on this site. The resource also offers best practices on how to analyze the computer and internet use data.

The Digital Nation Data Explorer tool from NTIA enables users to easily track metrics about computer and Internet use over time in America. Users may select a metric of interest from the drop-down menu and the map will adapt to reflect the data. This tool offers both a default map mode which depicts percentages by state, along with a chart mode that allows metrics to be broken down by demographics.

The National Broadband Availability Map from the U.S. Department of Commerce and NTIA uses several data sources to show information on broadband availability in the United States. Users can select different layers to view on the map, such as "fixed broadband services at 25/3 Mbps" or "Minority Serving Institutions."

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.

This resource from NTIA presents a collection of blog posts ranging in topics from spectrum management to internet policy to broadband.

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.