Broadband Assistance Advisory Council

O le Broadband Fesoasoani Advisory Council fautuaina le state i faiga faʻavae ma polokalame i expand e mafai ona totogi, high-speed internet avanoa i le Hawaii, including efforts i close le digital divide i rural, low-income, ma neighbor island nuʻu. E iloiloina broadband grant avanoa, atinaʻe faʻavae investment fuafuaga, ma subsidy polokalame design. O le council's advice informs faʻapefea le state leverages feterale broadband tupe avanoa i lalo o polokalame like le BEAD Act.

Reliable, e mafai ona totogi broadband aʻafia ai aʻoaʻoga, telehealth, remote work, ma civic participation mo Hawaii tagata nonofo, aemaise lava those i rural pe lower-income nuʻu. Tagata nonofo experiencing connectivity gaps e mafai ona engage ma le council i ensure those disparities o documented ma addressed.