Under the leadership of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the State Broadband Office is pleased to announce ConnectAllAZ – a statewide initiative to deploy historic investments into broadband connectivity, giving Arizona residents access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Pre-registration is now open and required for all broadband providers looking to participate in the BEAD program. All Round 1 BEAD subgrantee participants are strongly encouraged to complete pre-registration before the Subgrantee Application window opens on January 6, 2025.

Arizona BEAD Registration

Arizona State Broadband Map

The Arizona State Broadband Map is designed to identify unserved and underserved areas, providing a clear view of broadband infrastructure needs across Arizona. This map supports state, local, and federal initiatives by visually representing connectivity gaps and progress. 

Broadband Map
Broadband Map

Connecting 100% of Arizona Households by 2030

Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Program

A $993.1 million program — the largest broadband investment in Arizona's history — with the principal objective of universal broadband for all.
BEAD Program
$993.1 Million

Digital Equity Program

Arizona's $16+ million initiative to promote digital equity and inclusion to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology and capacity needed to thrive online.
Digital Equity
$16+ Million

Arizona Broadband Development Grant Program

Arizona’s $100 million statewide initiative to expand high-speed internet to Arizona’s unserved and underserved areas in urban and rural counties.
Broadband Development
$100 Million

Arizona Statewide Middle-Mile Program

Arizona’s $152 million broadband expansion efforts along Interstate 17, Interstate 19 and Interstate 40, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
Middle-Mile Program
$152 Million

Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant

Arizona's $3 million grant used to accelerate the advancement of broadband infrastructure, supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life for Arizona’s rural residents.
Rural Broadband Grant
$3 Million

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ARIZONA'S BROADBAND INITIATIVES

Connecting Arizona Engagement Tour

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is actively engaging with local government officials and community leaders across all 15 counties and 22 tribal nations and communities to gather input on the unique challenges facing the entire state. These ongoing engagements ensure collaboration and feedback throughout the deployment of the Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment and Digital Equity Programs.

ENGAGEMENT TOUR

Broadband News

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Major Update in Deployment of Federal Broadband Dollars
08/5/2024

Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the approval of Volume II of Arizona’s application for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This officially unlocks the $993 million dollars in funding, which will be utilized to connect every Arizonan to reliable internet services.

Effort To Expand Broadband In Rural Areas Takes Big Step Forward
04/24/2024

The state’s goal of expanding broadband internet access in rural areas is taking a big step forward with a public-private partnership. The agreement with eX² Technology is to operate, maintain and lease space in fiber-optic conduit installed along Interstate 17 and Interstate 19, and being installed later this year along much of Interstate 40.

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