Internet for All Wisconsin Five-Year Action Plan

Administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program will provide funding to the State of Wisconsin to expand high speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs. Wisconsin’s vision is that all Wisconsinites will have equitable access to affordable broadband service and the capacity to fully engage in a digital society. High-speed internet will benefit all residents and communities. This Five-Year Action Plan details the current state of internet access, adoption and affordability in Wisconsin. The plan identifies the needs and gaps and how Wisconsin can achieve universal service by 2030. Over the course of the past year the Wisconsin Broadband Office has engaged in robust outreach and engagement, data collection and technical assistance to create this comprehensive Five-Year plan that reflects community engagement, local coordination, and alignment with digital equity planning. The goals of Wisconsin’s Five-Year Action Plan are to:

• Achieve the highest possible level of broadband deployment and adoption.
• Deliver sustained, long-term impact on broadband access and digital opportunity for all Wisconsin residents.
• Increase the affordability and reliability of broadband service in Wisconsin.
• Ensure a sufficient and trained broadband workforce for internet service providers, contractors, and subcontractors to construct, operate and maintain current and new broadband infrastructure.