BEAD Challenge Process
**Please note: The Rebuttal Phase of the DC BEAD Challenge successfully ended on 11/7/24. However, there are some MDU Area Challenges that will continue and end on 11/18/24, and will mark the full completion of DC’s BEAD Challenge Process. Final Determinations will be made by 11/27/24.
Notice of RFI
Attn: The District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Technology Officer ("OCTO") is requesting information in conjunction with DC Government's Ward 5 middle mile fiber project for companies ("Contractor") who could perform an on-personnel services contract. The Ward 5 middle mile fiber project is being constructed using grant funds from the U.S. Treasury's Capital Projects Fund ("CPF"). CLICK ON THE LINKS TO VIEW THE RFI AND MAP.
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The DC State Broadband and Digital Equity Office (SBDEO)
is proud to share our progress
on closing the digital divide.
View our Volume 1 & Volume 2 Initial Proposals under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
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Please continue to check back for periodic updates
regarding next steps.
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View D.C.'s
State Broadband Digital Equity Office
Approved
Digital Equity Plan
Bringing digital equity to everyone in the District of Columbia.
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Please continue to check back for periodic updates
regarding next steps.
Free Tech 101 Workshops
New Classes Posted
Every Month!
Featured Initiative :
Community Internet Program
The Community Internet Program (CIP) allows any Internet Service Provider (ISP) free access to the roofs of DC-owned buildings, operated by the Department of General Services, to install service antennas if they commit to providing resident connectivity with high-speed connections (200 Mbps up/200 Mbps down or higher) at reduced or no cost to households eligible for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
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Tech Together Action Areas
Increase Access to Internet Service
Increase Access to Internet-enabled Devices & IT Support
Demystify Technology through Awareness, Training & Access to Opportunities
How Joining Tech Together
will benefit DC
Residents, businesses and nonprofits
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Career and education pathways and opportunities to upskill
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Increased earning power
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Eliminating access to and cost of technology barriers to success
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Trusted and respected connections to the tech industry
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A diverse and supportive tech community
Economic Development
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Greater diversity in the tech sector
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A collaborative industry
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An environment that supports innovation and entrepreneurship
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Improved business processes
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Enhanced community reputation
Government
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High performance culture
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Workforce capacity and public service improvements
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Access to quality training and professional development comparable to the private industry
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Strong, reliable and resilient tech infrastructure
Get Involved
How to Join
Step 1. Fill out the Pledge Application
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Step 2. Commit to the Elements of the Pledge
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Step 3. Track Progress
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Step 4. Become a TechTogether Leader
By taking the pledge, you or your organization is joining a community of partners that believes in, and is committing to, creating opportunity for everyone by reducing the barriers of tech and internet access.
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The Pledge is a shared set of goals, benefits and principals that signal a new way of working together. The Pledge sets out action areas, commitments, resources and ways partners can support Bridging the Digital Divide.
Signing the pledge is voluntary and free to make.