Mapping Impacts of Federal Broadband Investments on Local Communities

New ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard helps assess how broadband availability and adoption impact local economies. Learn more in this story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Mapping Impacts of Federal Broadband Investments on Local Communities Who has access to broadband in your community? What is the demographic and economic profile of the communities that don't? How could investments in broadband infrastructure impact your local economy? As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the ACCESS BROADBAND Act of 2021 charged the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) with tracking federal broadband investment. The legislation requires NTIA to report on the economic impact of federal broadband investments on local economies, including any effect on small businesses or jobs. Read More The NTIA has been working with the U.S. Census Bureau to develop the ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard as part of this effort. The interactive dashboard includes a series of maps displaying statistics on broadband access as well as select social and economic characteristics. All maps are available for U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and counties. Most maps also include statistics for Puerto Rico. Continue reading to learn more about: The ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard Exploring the maps Related Content ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard View a tutorial, quick guide, and data for the dashboard. Help us spread the word about America Counts! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested In Mapping Digital Equity in Every State The new Digital Equity Act Population Viewer will help meet the funding goals of the Digital Equity Act of 2021. Learn More About America Counts America Counts features stories on various topics including:  Families, Housing, Employment, Business, Education, Economy  Emergency Management, Health, Population, Income and Poverty For the Media: Contact our Public Information Office for inquiries or interviews.  Don't miss an America Counts story! Use the button below to sign up and update your preferences. Subscribe

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