Digital Equity

​Overview

Availability of broadband infrastructure alone is not enough to solve the digital divide for all Wisconsin residents. Targeted strategies for internet adoption, device access, digital literacy and affordable service are critical to make broadband and technology available for all.

The Wisconsin Broadband Office works to ensure that all individuals and communities, including the underrepresented, have access to broadband technology. Digital equity is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning and access to essential services. 

Digital Eq​uity Work

The Wisconsin Broadband Office engages in number of activities to support digital inclusion in Wisconsin:

Internet Discount Finder​

Internet service providers offer a variety of discounted internet service options​ based on ​​your eligibility. The Wisconsin Internet Discount Finder can search these resources and provide a list of options available to you. ​

Internet Discount Finder

Digital Equity Act

The federal Digital Equity Act program will support the closure of the digital divide and promote equity and digital inclusion, so that “individuals and communities have the information technology capacity that is needed for full participation in the society and economy of the United States. For more information visit the Internet for All page​.

Get Updates

For regular email updates on the Commission’s broadband and digital equity work, please send an email to PSCStateBroadbandOffice@wisconsin.gov and ask to be added to our distribution list.