ABOUT CONNECTED NATION MICHIGAN
Creating better economic & life opportunities by expanding access, adoption, & use of broadband.
Connected Nation Michigan, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Public Service Commission, and Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, is working to ensure that all Michiganders can experience the benefits of broadband. The resources provided here are intended to improve the access, adoption, and use of broadband and connected technologies across every Michigan community in improve quality of life.
Emergency Broadband
Benefit Program
Click the below link to learn more about the internet discount program.
You can also locate which Michigan internet service providers are offering the discount by heading to our interactive map here and clicking on the "Emergency Broadband Benefit" option.
What we're up to in Michigan// Stay connected.
Letter from the Executive Director
Latest News
Learn more about the ways we’ve been working to close the Digital Divide and where we’re already having an impact.
New data shows the top factor for choosing a home broadband provider is NOT cost
November 1, 2021Teleworking Support Center launch: How residents in both Michigan and Wisconsin will benefit
October 26, 2021Reflections on Digital Inclusion Week 2021 by Connected Nation’s VP of Digital Inclusion
October 8, 2021The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund: What’s up with the wait for Phase II?
September 24, 2021Press Releases
Stay up to date with our latest Press Release!
USDA begins accepting applications for $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people living in rural communities get access to high-speed internet
November 24, 2021Connected Nation announces new partnership to protect children online, teach empathy during World Kindness Week
November 12, 2021RFD-TV and American Farm Bureau team up to host live, expert panels during national conversation on Digital Divide
November 12, 2021Connected Nation to host national conversation on the Digital Divide with live expert panels from coast-to-coast
November 10, 2021Keep Up With Us
I'm sure you've heard, the EBB Program is changing to the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program
You can still apply for the EBB Program until 12/31
Get the details on who is eligible & how to apply here: https://connectednation.org/ebbprogram/
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After months of preparation work behind the scenes, PIE&G has started the building process of our world-class fiber-to-the-home network
The "Dark Continent," a.k.a. Northeast Michigan, will be connecting 38,000 residents
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3r5Pg7j
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The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is changing next year
Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, which will replace the EBB Program
All you need to know is right here: https://connectednation.org/ebbprogram/
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Life without reliable internet remains a daily struggle for millions of Americans
"We want fiber, and 5G, we want the latest technologies, BUT we are so isolated" -Lynn Manning-John, Owyhee Combined School, Duck Valley Indian Reservation
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Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
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