Oregon

The Oregon Broadband Office is pleased to announce the awardees of the Broadband Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) grants of up to $150,000 per county which can be used for eligible broadband planning and pre-construction activities, staffing, and grant application support.

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has accepted Oregon’s Digital Equity plan. The Digital Equity Act, part of the Internet for All initiative and a key piece of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. The program aims to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.

The Oregon Broadband Office is accepting applications for grant awards for the Broadband Deployment Program (BDP).

Beacon Broadband announced the opening of its latest service area on the north end of Brookings (OR). As of January 15, residents in the area north of Harris Beach can now enjoy the exceptional benefits of Beacon Broadband's fiber internet, voice, and video services. With this area now available for service, Beacon Broadband is extending its reach to approximately 360 new addresses on the north end of Brookings.

The Oregon Broadband Office (OBO) released the state's draft Digital Equity Plan for public comment.

The Oregon Broadband Office (OBO) released the draft State of Oregon Digital Equity Plan which outlines how Oregon will use federal funds to provide reliable, affordable, high-speed internet, computing devices, and digital skills training to people who need it most. OBO developed the draft Digital Equity Plan after a robust public engagement and planning process to capture the diverse voices and lived experiences of all people and to identify the needs and barriers to digital equity. The draft State of Oregon Digital Equity Plan contains seven key sections.