An Act Concerning Equitable Access to Broadband (P.A. No. 21-159), directs the Office of Poliey and Management (OPM) to develop and maintain a map showing broadband availability and adoption, including download and upload speeds. This poster overviews how OPM's GIS Office leverages and processes public and provider submitted data to measure and track broadband deployment in state. PA No. 21-159 also sets a goal for broadband access at speeds of 1 Gbps download and 100 Mbps upload. Our data collection show ISPs increasing high-speed internet availability statewide. With continued state partnerships and funding from lIJA, ARPA, and the BEAD program, progress is expected to accelerate, aiming for near-complete coverage within the next few years.
