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Who are We?
Broadband Development Office Staff
- Will Counihan
- Director of Economic Development and Community Investments
- Brian Vair
- Broadband Development Program Supervisor
- Omar Ledezma
- Digital Opportunity Program Supervisor
- Andrea Pacheco
- Broadband Development Outreach Coordinator
- Lauren Weber
- Digital Opportunity Outreach Coordinator
- Toll-free Number:
- 833-3-TEXBDO (833-383-9236)
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| Call: | Toll-free Number: 833-3-TEXBDO (833-383-9236) |
| Fax: | 512-475-2569 |
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Broadband Development Office LBJ Building 111 E 17th Street Austin, TX 78774 |
What We Do
In accordance with legislation that established the Broadband Development Office, as well as legislation guiding the Broadband Development Program, the office will:
- Create and maintain an accurate map depicting broadband availability at each broadband serviceable location in Texas.
- Establish a long-term, statewide plan (PDF) that addresses strategies and goals for expanding access to and further adoption of broadband service.
- Design, build and run an efficient, compliant and competitive grant program to award grants or other financial instruments for the deployment of broadband technologies and opportunities across the state.
- Set and adjust standards for service in terms of speed, latency, reliability and resilience, while prioritizing fiber projects where possible to promote a future-ready broadband network.
- Identify and engage in outreach to communities in need through collaboration and input from state and local governments, communities and industry.
- Increase access to affordable broadband service offerings and address barriers to broadband access.
- Achieve universal access and quality of service to provide all Texans the opportunity to participate in the digital economy.
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