State Broadband Task Forces, Commissions or Authorities and Other Broadband Resources

All 50 states have created either a task force, commission, or authority to coordinate broadband exapnsion. Some states have created programs to identify underserved and unserved areas through online public mapping websites, while others have established task forces or commissions to provide input on the development of a statewide broadband framework and promote public-private sector participation. At least 26 states have enacted these active/current initiatives and authorities through legislation.

Updated: June 2020