Robust, Resilient, Broadband Infrastructure for Arizona

Educational excellence. A 21st century economy. Protecting communities. Fiscal responsibility. Happy and healthy citizens. These were the top five priorities of former-Governor Doug Ducey (R-AZ) in early 2018 when the Arizona Department of Administration released the Arizona Statewide Broadband Strategic Plan. But those priorities would go unrealized, the plan warned, without equal, affordable, and reliable broadband access with robust, resilient infrastructure for all citizens. Over the last 20 years, the Arizona state government and several entities in Arizona have worked hard on expanding affordable high-speed broadband access for its citizens. Although there has been progress, too many people in the state still lack access.