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.
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
Connecting 100% of Arizona Households by 2030
Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Program
Arizona Statewide Middle-Mile Program
Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant
Arizona Broadband Development Grant Program
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.
Broadband News
Arizona Launches First-In-The-Nation Broadband Permit Finder
PHOENIX, AZ (November 17, 2025) – As part of Arizona’s expansive efforts to expand high-speed broadband access statewide, the Arizona State Broadband Office recently launched the Arizona Permit Finder, a first-of-its kind interactive permitting map. The first-in-the-nation Permit Finder seeks to reduce regulatory barriers and accelerate the pace of broadband expansion – supporting new economic opportunities for communities across the state. The Permit Finder consolidates permitting requirements into a centralized source, ensuring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and subgrant recipients have access to important agency and contact information. The tool identifies for Internet Service Providers and other stakeholders the necessary permits and points-of-contact to advance broadband infrastructure.
eX² Technology and Arizona Partners Announce Agreement With Cox Communications To Expand Broadband Access
PHOENIX, AZ (September 17, 2025) – eX² Technology, a Vivacity company, in partnership with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), today announced the successful execution of an agreement with Cox Communications (Cox) to lease dark (unlit or unused) fibers along ADOT’s I-17 right of way. The 20-year Indefeasible Right of Use agreement with Cox marks another key milestone in Arizona’s mission to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas across the state. This 141-mile fiber segment leased by Cox will directly support an existing Schools and Libraries Program (E-rate) grant project aimed at connecting schools and educational institutions along the I-17 corridor.