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Digital Navigator Network

The Wisconsin Digital Navigator Network brings together agencies, nonprofits, community leaders, and others working on digital skills education. Improving digital skills, alongside broadband deployment, increases internet adoption (Pew Charitable Trusts, 2025). The network meets the first Wednesday of the month, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Members engage in peer learning, learn from presenters both within […]

Broadband Deployment: Sharing Right of Way Assets with Existing Utilities

(Image Source: Aaron Lefler / Unsplash) Understanding the process of utility pole attachments and rights of way is a crucial step in successful broadband deployment. Join us for this informative webinar where you’ll learn how to effectively collaborate with existing utilities to enhance your broadband expansion project. What You’ll Gain: Intended Audience: This webinar is […]

What’s Next in Wisconsin Broadband, December 2024

Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the newly approved BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2, Letter of Intent Period webinar and deadlines, funding opportunity webinar, RDOF defaults, engagement and endorsement, and other resources.

WIndicators: Understanding Wisconsin Prosperity in the National Context 

In this WIndicator we focus on a relatively simple measure of prosperity to gain insight on the broader question of livability and contribute to ongoing local discussions. We explored patterns of place prosperity across four distinct dimensions: poverty, unemployment, housing, and education. Our analysis includes all U.S. counties and extends over time across three decades.

Wisconsin Tribal Nations Broadband Workshop

November 12, 2024 | Mole Lake Casino Lodge Event Center | Crandon, WI Many thanks to our sponsors! Workshop Agenda Workshop Slide Decks Workshop Handouts Workshop Summaries Speakers

What’s Next in Wisconsin Broadband, October 2024

Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the newly approved BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2, Letter of Intent Period webinar and deadlines, funding opportunity webinar, RDOF defaults, engagement and endorsement, and other resources.

Why Digital Equity Matters in Your Community

Achieving digital equity is essential  for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services.  This article contains data on digital equity in Wisconsin and tips for getting involved in your community.

What’s Next in Wisconsin Broadband, September 2024

Latest Wisconsin Broadband News from UW-Madison Extension’s Broadband Team. Contains updates on the newly approved BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2, Letter of Intent Period webinar and deadlines, funding opportunity webinar, RDOF defaults, engagement and endorsement, and other resources.

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