Below you can find the most recent MIHI - Michigan High Speed Internet Office newsletter with information about a number of federal programs that may impact broadband and digital equity initiatives in your community. There are also requests for comments on the ROBIN program as well as a request for participation in the Digital Inclusion Database. See below for full details. Shannon Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> [MIHI Connecting MI Communities]
From the Chief Connectivity Officer
[Eric Frederick]I am excited to share that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a new map of broadband service<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Jyb2FkYmFuZG1hcC5mY2MuZ292L2hvbWU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.YDnGYZTT2YearF5yp5PBpLfaTT4SgFKHzPq9uXugoGE%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143391064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g19LUSxGUM0ExOMvOPSOHaDVBoYt8%2FDPXn0PDeaPWec%3D&reserved=0> for the nation. Unlike previous service availability maps, this new data collection provides information at the address level. For the first time, the FCC is accepting challenges to the data shown on the map and encouraging consumers, communities and others to examine the map and provide challenge information if a discrepancy is found. Below are several resources to help you get access to and challenge the new map: * The FCC Broadband Data Collection Help Center<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hlbHAuYmRjLmZjYy5nb3YvaGMvZW4tdXM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.v5w2EHzlCfTCprZF_kmQi5VVBgqSfN6lqeYwWXSTRcE%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143391064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sHJbu8AAcbPc7abJL7fJdyFA2SXI6%2BOouxISWGWnxbo%3D&reserved=0> has a wealth of information on the methodology and data contained on the map, including resources for those looking to challenge the map data. * Consumers can follow the instructions on how to file an availability challenge using the new map<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hlbHAuYmRjLmZjYy5nb3YvaGMvZW4tdXMvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMTA0NzYwNDA1OTc3ODctSG93LXRvLVN1Ym1pdC1hbi1BdmFpbGFiaWxpdHktQ2hhbGxlbmdlP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.dpXYacWchVlTwkhvj8rw8mBxbwq5Jr1VjZvPlDTylPE%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143391064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NiAjxuFnP%2BRE2Pl%2FeoMwtiTKUfuKR66QRUq2lVu3vPE%3D&reserved=0>. * Governmental entities can access the underlying broadband serviceable location fabric<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hlbHAuYmRjLmZjYy5nb3YvaGMvZW4tdXMvYXJ0aWNsZXMvNjc4NTAxMDY1NDIzNS1Ib3ctR292ZXJubWVudC1FbnRpdGllcy1DYW4tQWNjZXNzLXRoZS1Qcm9kdWN0aW9uLUxvY2F0aW9uLUZhYnJpYy0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.njf7lzay_dDR34DmXQuogDr8MlgmBQ1l5bybCLX1d_Q%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143391064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CzgsnlJyOyLz3w3UgIFtTLQqnUeIGmx3jsqpqcs00mE%3D&reserved=0> that forms the foundation for address locations on the map. * Data by state can be downloaded here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Jyb2FkYmFuZG1hcC5mY2MuZ292L2RhdGEtZG93bmxvYWQ_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.Xw_IKteOQ6XqOZBJRSZ3LbsPufTHW440aZ7wVXmgUMg%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143391064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YIKsrZsJtEsuZU40WLOGIw7UnfUtUc5BtvIxRfj1DnM%3D&reserved=0> for the various broadband delivery technologies, or summary data is available by geography or internet service provider. The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office is working diligently to examine the map and identify any discrepancies in service availability reported to the FCC using a myriad of datasets including recently collected asset location data for broadband-supportive infrastructure. It is critical that challenges to the FCC map be filed by Jan.13, 2023. Having an accurate federal map will ensure that Michigan receives its equitable share of funding through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program to invest in achieving universal broadband availability for the state. Sincerely, Eric Frederick Chief Connectivity Officer Michigan High-Speed Internet Office Leo-mihighspeedinternet@michigan.gov<mailto:Leo-mihighspeedinternet@michigan.gov> ________________________________ Resources Join the Digital Inclusion Database<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N1cnZleTEyMy5hcmNnaXMuY29tL3NoYXJlLzVmMzM1ZjkzNGZkMDQ5ZGVhZDY2OWQ3MTJiMjgyZDVmP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.y_q4vv_6_Q-jZyRKA0GfXJmaamNRW9ad8xXL38XA_CQ%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143391064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q4fKle5thCWh7m1%2FKwoxh2bmRnMJKaiqUk2I69Xu9DY%3D&reserved=0>. MIHI is creating an inventory of organizations and facilities that are providing digital inclusion services. If you provide public access to computers, digital literacy training, cybersafety training or other similar services, click here to join our growing database of practitioners and providers across the state<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N1cnZleTEyMy5hcmNnaXMuY29tL3NoYXJlLzVmMzM1ZjkzNGZkMDQ5ZGVhZDY2OWQ3MTJiMjgyZDVmP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.ljYQRyyy1v0EkmygPK9d14lJb5m-pIEM_nKdP3lPCtI%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143391064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WOvy0HqPV242i4gth4vxBtb5krU9m3Vb7OLIWxV20TU%3D&reserved=0>. Apply to host a Regional Broadband Navigator<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbmJ1c2luZXNzLm9yZy9icm9hZGJhbmQvbmF2aWdhdG9yLWdyYW50LXByb2dyYW0vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.C97CiuBvR6X8t-yxp6NiHySzkKSxxYZYffeTa0ieRNA%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TPBKm%2Bx1WJ2y0A8DzoHXDkJ5qQ0rwyKMiQ5GstVa2MU%3D&reserved=0>. The Regional Broadband Navigator Grant Program seeks to provide Economic Development Organizations and other regional entities with funding to support a broadband-focused staff member to assist in coordination, development, capacity building and executive of broadband planning. Apply for funding to support a navigator in your region here.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbmJ1c2luZXNzLm9yZy9icm9hZGJhbmQvbmF2aWdhdG9yLWdyYW50LXByb2dyYW0vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.PDw06_BGZ6YV8RNqWkZ7_fL-PFthJLTSfPN8r83foq8%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7i%2B02Mo5VynkBeOjyiEAvgNKEsIDmQWYsKc9KMsx77s%3D&reserved=0> Maps of broadband service availability can help identify gaps in your community - check them out here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nvbm5lY3RlZG5hdGlvbi5vcmcvbWljaGlnYW4vbWFwcGluZy1hbmFseXNpcy8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.75Rz5ZY3kjqQhMhND82hOnLFST2dOam3-ug__rEEq5I%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lyNEOLt2KmGNaCiayKOeKUf6L0bhC6V2hYujarC5dSA%3D&reserved=0>. Nearly 1.7 million Michigan households are estimated to qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.HuPfN4e2U3dj4lRyX9JSBXeouTZospB_DaCkR_zYcp0%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qxpZoZdyOUbqVYdE4uWTOhgsSzerby5dmhomj62324c%3D&reserved=0> (ACP) from the FCC, but only 30% of qualifying households participate. The ACP provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers. 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Protect the important devices and people in your life with Michigan Secure, the free security app only for Michigan residents. Michigan Secure helps protect you from unsecure Wi-Fi networks, phishing emails, unsafe apps and more. 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Stay tuned for more information as these programs are developed. ROBIN Program: In early 2022, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature passed the Building Michigan Together Plan, Public Act 53 of 2022. The plan includes the appropriation of $250.6 million in federal Capital Projects Fund resources to expand high-speed internet service to unserved locations in the state. On Oct. 7, the United States Treasury announced the approval of Michigan's plan for the use of these funds. 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ROBIN will leverage partnerships with internet service providers and communities to build out dependable, affordable high-speed access to unserved communities and locations across Michigan. The MIHI Office is located within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity as referenced in the program enabling legislation. MIHI is seeking comment on various ROBIN Program elements that were included as part of the enabling legislation for the program. Comments will be used to guide the development of the ROBIN Program. 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BEAD will provide state's with a formula-based allocation of funds to address universal broadband availability and digital equity. While final allocations have not yet been made, MIHI anticipates that Michigan will receive between $1.5B and $1.7B in BEAD funding. BEAD will be implemented as a sub-grant program to eligible entities that meet program requirements. There is much to do to prepare for the BEAD program including the development of a statewide plan, the publication and challenge of new FCC broadband maps, and the creation of a detailed initial proposal of the state's sub-grant program, among others. These activities will need to take place prior to BEAD funds being sub-granted and the start of network deployment. It is estimated that BEAD funds will likely be awarded to subrecipients beginning in early 2024. 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The successful completion of this plan will then be followed by an application to the forthcoming State Digital Equity Capacity Grant program that will provide a formula based grant to the state to implement the plan in the fall of 2023. Click here for more information on SDEPG from the NTIA<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Jyb2FkYmFuZHVzYS5udGlhLmdvdi9yZXNvdXJjZXMvZ3JhbnQtcHJvZ3JhbXMvZGlnaXRhbC1lcXVpdHktcHJvZ3JhbXM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.EOsV7Ns2So0BMy4hDOeDwHOZKEC9baodOHwR9GlJMTA%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=q4MaT9f24Wz6nQl8cTDhKuXHPv%2Ba%2BVnOHVnjKww2C4A%3D&reserved=0>. ________________________________ In the News Allegan County selects vendor to bring high-speed internet to 10K 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