Oregon Broadband Office

Oregon Broadband Office Site Navigation Oregon Broadband Office Oregon boasts a world-class telecommunications infrastructure that extends throughout much of the state. Multiple fiber optic backbone networks with diverse routing provide excellent network reliability and connectivity. Yet there is still a digital divide, which is why the Oregon Broadband Office will utilize state and federal grants to fund the deployment of reliable high-speed training to those who need it. United States Department of Treasury Approves Project Buildout Extensions for ARPA Capital Projects Fund - Broadband Deployment Program Extensions were requested for 13 projects and allow for broadband infrastructure projects currently underway an additional six months to reach completion. Click here to read the full press release about the US Dept. of Treasury approving project buildout extensions. ( BDP (ARPA CPF) Program webpage BEAD Announces Preliminary Awardees for Declined Projects, Preserving Statewide Broadband Expansion As a result of the two-round replacement process, every eligible location included in the declined awards has been reassigned to a preliminary awardee. A table with the list of awards and locations can be found on the BEAD program webpage .  Note: All awards are subject to NTIA appr oval. Click here to read the full press release about the preliminary awardees of declined projects . Programs Learn more about the funding opportunities available for projects that expand broadband. Broadband Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) Broadband Deployment Program (BDP, ARPA CPF) Broadband Deployment (BEAD) Program Digital Equity (DE) Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP, ARPA CPF) Resources Learn more about the resources available to get you and your community connected and find opportunities to join the conversation. Resources for Oregonians Internet Service Providers (ISP) Oregon Broadband Office Meetings & Calendars About Us Learn more about the Oregon Broadband Office- what we’re doing, where we’ve been, and what’s coming next. Legislation Monthly Updates Office Priorities  & Funding Allocation Oregon Broadband Map This map uses the most recently available broadband availability data from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to illustrate broadband service availability and eligibility for the Oregon Broadband Office’s grant programs as they become available. Oregon Broadband Map The Oregon Broadband Map does contain BEAD layers Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) was created in the 2009 Legislative session and was approved on March 23, 2022, which modified the composition and duties of the council in preparation for historic federal broadband investment. Some of the modifications include new representation for rural businesses, urban digital equity interests of historically disadvantaged communities. OBAC Home  |  OBAC Meeting Schedule & Agendas  |  How to Apply to the Council Contact the Oregon Broadband Office Reach us by email at [email protected] or call the number below. Follow updates right from your inbox by subscribing to the OBO Newsletter . 503-986-0021