Funding & Plans

Funding Sources

DHHL’s broadband programs are funded by two federal TBCP grants from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

TBCP 1

Providing technology to community institutions and planning for infrastructure needs.

$17.28M

TBCP 2

Building infrastructure to connect households in rural communities and new developments to high-speed broadband—and providing digital skills and job training.

$72M

Better Internet Where It’s Most Needed

We use speed test data to help determine which communities have the greatest need for improved broadband infrastructure.

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Ookla® Speedtest results aggregated for median download speeds from 10/22/24 through 11/4/24. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

Red Areas (0 – 25 Mbps download speed)
Communities in red areas lack reliable broadband service; internet speeds are too slow to support many activities, including telehealth, education and work.

Yellow Areas (26 – 100 Mbps download speed)
Communities in yellow areas lack access to internet speeds that allow individuals to upload large files or participate in video conferencing.

Green Areas (100+ Mbps download speed)
Communities in green areas have reliable broadband access, with speeds that enable them to engage in most important online activities.