The Governor and the Department of Information Technology are working to try and expand traditional broadband services into underserved areas by increasing the awareness and adoption of already existing services, and educating community leaders and members about the importance of a broadband connection.  Broadband is vital because it represents the next tool to improve a community in multiple areas:

• Tourism
• Education
• Health Care
• Public Safety
• Government Services
• Economic Development

It has become apparent that there is no single solution to get traditional broadband to every Michigan household.  OTP has begun working with multiple counties and local associations around the state to help address the need and desire to expand traditional broadband coverage throughout their respective communities.  If you're a resident and feel broadband is underserved in your community, we urge you to contact your local community leadership and voice your frustrations.  If you're a community leader and would like more information or just want to talk about your community's options please feel free to contact us.

At the bottome of the page you can also review our Action Plan for Deploying Broadband Internet to Michigan Local Governments, as well as presentations about why broadband is important in the Home and in the Community.  Also, below are links to local communities in Michigan who have taken an active role in expanding services in their communities.

• City of Grand Rapids
• Washtenaw County
• Oakland County