Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force   Established by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working to Achieve Countywide Broadband Equity by 2022

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)  

You may be eligible to receive Internet Essentials at no cost with ACP

(Internet Essentials from Comcast)

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved a plan that will provide broadband access to all residents of Washtenaw County.   Internet access to your residence will be funded by either the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), Connecting Michigan Communities (CMIC) or by Washtenaw County American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA).  Augusta Townships Clerk’s Office serves on this committee.

For Information on RDOF funding locations go to:

https://www.fcc.gov/reports-research/maps/rdof-phase-i-dec-2020/

Enter your address in the search bar. If your address shows in the green section of the map, you are included in the RDOF. 

 For information on ARPA or CMIC funding locations please visit:

https://www.washtenaw.org/2867/Broadband-Task-Force and use the Contact Us button

Many parts of Washtenaw County have been underserved or unserved relative to broadband options.  This project will bring to every resident the opportunities made possible by high speed internet. 

December 18, 2021 Washtenaw county Broadband Task Force Meeting Information
Broadband Task Force Update
BTF Draft Meeting Minutes from November 18, 2021

PRESS RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 -WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ALLOCATE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING TO ACHIEVE COUNTYWIDE BROADBAND EQUITY 

PRESS RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 – WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

As stated by Justin Hodge, Chair of Ways and Means Committee and Commissioner for District 5. “When making decisions as important as this, it’s important that in addition to looking at data and best practices, we also are engaging with our community to make sure this plan is tailored to meet the needs of Washtenaw County residents.”  

Board of Commissioners Release List of Potential Projects for Washtenaw County Rescue Plan

Broadband Task Force RDOF (Rural Digital Opportunity Fund) Awards