Communities Know Communities Best: Michigan's Digital Equity Plan

In July 2023, the Michigan High-Speed Internet (MIHI) Office released the state's draft Digital Equity Plan. The state outlines how it will work to bring broadband to its residents–and the opportunities that come with high-speed internet access. Michigan reminds us that there will never be a one-size-fits-all solution to digital equity and that grassroots organizing, community-led conversations, and state action must be done in tandem to close the digital divide. Michaigan envisions a connected and inclusive state where every resident has an affordable high-speed internet connection available to them regardless of where they live, how much money they make, or what they look like.