Gov Moore Launches Maryland ActNow Campaign to Close the Digital Divide in Maryland

Governor Wes Moore (D-MD) launched the Maryland ActNow campaign in partnership with EducationSuperHighway, reaffirming the Moore-Miller administration’s commitment to closing the digital divide by extending broadband internet access to all Marylanders and making it more affordable. The governor was joined by US Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, state and local officials, and leadership from non-profit EducationSuperHighway to illustrate the campaign partnership, part of an effort that will also deploy $267 million in federal funding to support Maryland’s broadband infrastructure. ActNow is a public awareness campaign to help increase awareness of and enrollment for the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program. The program offers a $30 internet access discount for low-income households. The campaign, a partnership with EducationSuperHighway and 20 community organizations from across the state, will get Affordable Connectivity Program-eligible Maryland families signed up ahead of the start of the 2023-2024 school year.