The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides more than $65 billion for broadband infrastructure. The bulk of these funds will be administered by state governments. With states finalizing Five-Year Action Plans for federal review, cities are preparing for these new opportunities to expand access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service. This session will provide a deep dive into strategies cities can use to make the most of these funding opportunities:

• What kinds of broadband technologies and networks are eligible for funding, and what innovative approaches to future-proofing these investments are available?
• What data should cities invest to maximize access to and impact of broadband funds as state plans roll out? How can cities use these data to evaluate state investments?
• States seeking Digital Equity funds are required to develop digital equity plans. Do cities need their own digital equity plans?
• What opportunities exist for combining and layering multiple programs and sources of broadband funding to maximize impact?
• What innovative approaches to funding broadband investments for multi-family housing are available?