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First Coloradans Connected to High-Speed Internet with American Rescue Plan Funding

With funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Capital Projects Fund (CPF), residents of Kiowa and Elizabeth are now enjoying fast, reliable internet access. These communities are the first to benefit from Colorado’s substantial allocation of nearly $1 billion from two federal programs aimed at enhancing broadband infrastructure across the state. Read more.

Next week is Digital Inclusion Week!

Digital Inclusion Week is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration, where individuals and organizations across the nation host events and campaigns to promote and increase digital equity in their communities.

Colorado is taking big steps to connect ALL Coloradans to the digital world. Earlier this year, the Digital Equity Team published Colorado’s first Digital Access Plan.

Advance-BEAD Public Comment Period

Critical components of the Advance-BEAD Grant Program are now available for public comment. The public comment period runs from July 12 - Aug. 12, 2024.

Advance-BEAD Draft Project Area Map


To connect unserved and underserved homes and businesses, we must first understand where they are. The Draft Project Area Map shows all Colorado locations eligible for BEAD funding (pending NTIA approval) and potential inclusion in BEAD project proposals. 

Final CBO Road Show Dates Announced

All 14 of the 2024 CBO Road Shows have now been scheduled for this summer. There are still 6 to go, so make sure to check out the most up-to-date schedule

The CBO Road Show stops in all 14 of the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Planning Regions.

NTIA Approves Colorado's “Internet for All” Initial Proposal

 The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Colorado's Initial Proposal Volume 2 for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

The Initial Proposal Volume 2 outlines Colorado's critical components of the BEAD grant program, including funding deployment, stakeholder engagement, workforce initiatives and more. 

Technical Assistance Program Opens Another Round

The CBO has opened another round of applications for the Advance Colorado Broadband Technical Assistance Program, which offers municipalities, counties, school districts, special districts, council of governments, economic development districts, and other political subdivisions and state agencies within the State of Colorado consulting services to prepare, plan, apply for and administer a federal grant.

Governor Polis signs new laws removing barriers to high-speed internet to all Coloradans

More Colorado homes, businesses and schools will have high-speed internet thanks to four broadband bills recently signed by Governor Polis. 

One of the bills, House Bill 24-1336, expands how the state can use broadband funding, allowing focus on middle-mile infrastructure, fiber networks, and high-cost areas in Colorado.

These broadband bills are a significant step forward in expanding broadband access in Colorado and meeting the goal of connecting 99% of Colorado households to broadband by 2027.

2024 Summer Roadshow Schedule Announced

The CBO is traveling around the state to host a Summer Roadshow, where we will meet with broadband decision-makers and partners in every region. During the sessions a representative from the CBO will discuss all things broadband, including funding, mapping, broadband readiness, community engagement and digital equity. In addition, the CBO will cover updates specific to each locale. 

Check out the 2024 schedule.