Resources: Broadband
Since broadband is a very complicated and complex topic there are many resources available, both at the state and national level, to assist in expanding broadband access and improving utilization. The OTPBA makes every effort to stay up to date with the latest resources and compile them in one centralized location.
Online Tools
SurveyCardinal – captures high-speed and gigabit (Gb) internet service demand across the Commonwealth of Virginia. With your help, the information provided to this site will be used by the Commonwealth to estimate where high-speed and gigabit internet demand is needed most. This will help focus resources to bring high-speed internet to these areas of need at a faster rate.
Vertical Assets Inventory Toolkit – serves as a repository of location information for tall structures that have the potential to serve as wireless transmission sites. Vertical Assets aims to bring owners and managers of these sites together with wireless Internet service providers in order to facilitate the integration of broadband and information technology into state and local economies.
DataCardinal – captures high-speed and gigabit internet service speeds across the Commonwealth of Virginia. With your help, the information provided to this site will be used by the Commonwealth to estimate where high-speed and gigabit internet demand is needed most. This will help focus resources to bring high-speed internet to these areas of need at a faster rate.
Downloadable Resources
Improving Broadband Access and Utilization in Virginia White Paper
Strategic Broadband Roadmap Infographic
- This infographic is a companion document to the above white paper.
- Regions and localities can use this template to help aggregate demand from local stakeholders.
Improving Broadband Adoption White Paper
Funding Options
- Broadband USA: Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects
- 2015 Virginia Broadband Funding Options
Printable Broadband Coverage Maps
Policy Considerations for Broadband Deployment
Broadband Policy Assessment Tool
Broadband Policy Assessment Tool Guide
Broadband Awareness and Adoption Handout
Community Broadband Assistance Program
Broadband Challenges in the Commonwealth