The DC State Broadband Office (SBO) is proud to share our progress on expanding access to technology and digital skills.
View our Volume 1 & Volume 2 Initial Proposals under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
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View D.C.'s
State Broadband Office
Approved Digital Equity Plan
Bringing digital solutions to everyone in the District of Columbia.
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Free Tech 101 Workshops
New Classes Posted
Every Month!
Featured Initiative :
Community Internet Program
The Community Internet Program (CIP) allows any Internet Service Provider (ISP) free access to the roofs of DC-owned buildings, operated by the Department of General Services, to install service antennas if they commit to providing resident connectivity with high-speed connections (200 Mbps up/200 Mbps down or higher) at reduced or no cost to households eligible for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
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Tech Together Action Areas
Increase Access to Internet Service
Increase Access to Internet-enabled Devices & IT Support
Demystify Technology through Awareness, Training & Access to Opportunities
How Joining Tech Together
will benefit DC
Residents, businesses and nonprofits
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Career and education pathways and opportunities to upskill
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Increased earning power
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Eliminating access to and cost of technology barriers to success
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Trusted and respected connections to the tech industry
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A collaborative and supportive tech community
Economic Development
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Greater talent representation in the tech sector
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A collaborative industry
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An environment that supports innovation and entrepreneurship
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Improved business processes
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Enhanced community reputation
Government
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High performance culture
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Workforce capacity and public service improvements
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Access to quality training and professional development comparable to the private industry
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Strong, reliable and resilient tech infrastructure
Get Involved
How to Join
Step 1. Fill out the Pledge Application
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Step 2. Commit to the Elements of the Pledge
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Step 3. Track Progress
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Step 4. Join the Tech Together Community
By taking the pledge, you or your organization is joining a community of partners that believes in, and is committing to, creating opportunity for everyone by expanding access to technology and digital services.
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Signing the pledge is voluntary and free to make.