Digital Equity Forum
The Office of Equity is finalizing its Digital Equity Forum web page, and we will transition this work to its new page when it is published.
You can reach the Digital Equity Forum at digitalequity@equity.wa.gov with any questions.
Access to broadband services is essential and Washington residents are still struggling to get online. The state’s goal is to provide all residents access to high-speed broadband – 150 Megabits per second download and upload – by 2028.
The Washington State Office of Equity and the Washington State Broadband Office are partnering to convene and co-chair a Digital Equity Forum.
Digital Equity Forum Members (Box)
The forum will include representation by:
- Tribal governments
- Underserved and unserved communities, including historically disadvantaged communities
- State legislators
- State Agencies
Digital Equity Forum Meetings
Meetings will be held virtually. If we host in-person meetings, the time and location will be updated on this project website. The schedule is subject to change.
The WSBO and the Office of Equity are partnering to hold a Digital Equity Forum. The forum will include representation by tribal governments, underserved and unserved communities, including historically disadvantaged communities, state agencies, and state legislators. The public is invited to participate in meetings and listening sessions. The Forum will consider all voices in developing recommendations to advance access, affordability, and digital literacy in Washington state.
Information on how to participate and attend these meetings, as well as any changes to the schedule will be provided on this project website as well as sent out to a distribution list.
Additional Resources
- Washington’s BEAD Challenge Page
- ACP Winding Down
- Low Earth Orbit Satellite Feasibility Report (PDF)
- BEAD Timeline (PDF)
- Internet for All in Washington kickoff video (on YouTube)
- Internet for All in Washington kickoff presentation (PDF)
- Internet for All in Washington Kickoff Event Transcript English (Word)
- Internet for All in Washington Kickoff Event Transcript Spanish (Word)
- Inside Olympia interviews Director Mark Vasconi on Internet for All (on TVW.Org)