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Digital Equity Program

Arizona’s Digital Equity Program is an initiative to promote digital equity and inclusion to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of a digital economy. The state is committed to ensuring universal broadband availability through infrastructure investments, supporting affordable broadband plans for all Arizonans, ensuring access to affordable, internet enabled devices and providing inclusive digital skills training.

The state is committed to ensuring that all Arizonans can participate fully and securely in the digital landscape. The Digital Equity Plan is designed to address the critical areas of: 

Internet Cost & Stability
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Inclusivity of Resources
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Digital Literacy Upskilling Opportunities
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Privacy & Cybersecurity
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Device Access
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Digital Equity Timeline

The State Broadband Office intends to successfully achieve the Digital Equity Plan goals by 2030.

 

Timeline

 

Timeline graphic outlining milestones for Arizona's digital equity initiatives: November 2021 - IIJA signed into law; July 2022 - Digital Equity Planning Grant application submitted; October 2022 - Arizona’s Digital Equity Planning Grant awarded; March 2024 - State Digital Equity Plan final submission; April 2024 - State Digital Equity Plan approved; May 2024 - Digital Equity Capacity Grant application submitted; December 19, 2024 - Digital Equity Capacity Grant awarded.

Anticipated Next Steps

Timeline graphic showing Arizona's Capacity Grant process: March-April 2025 - Arizona Capacity Grant subgrantee preparation; May-June 2025 - Subgrant application window opens; By end of September 2025 - Arizona prepares and submits final implementation for NTIA. Icons represent each milestone.