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Digital Equity Act programs

Federal programs intended to help states and communities plan for and improve digital inclusion.

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United States / state-administered

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How will this digital-equity investment reach the people most affected by cost, device and connectivity barriers?

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Program phases and local activities change over time. This record is a pathway guide, not proof of a completed project or available household benefit.

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How will this digital-equity investment reach the people most affected by cost, device and connectivity barriers?

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