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EXISTING PLANS Five-Year Action Plan (ConnectSD) ConnectSD provides detailed information about the current state of broadband in South Dakota, the State’s efforts to expand broadband, and the initiatives that it will take through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. ConnectSD BEAD Program 5 Year Action Plan bit.ly/SD-BEAD-ActionPlan Broadband in South Dakota This document discusses the importance of broadband for future jobs and the economy of South Dakota. It also outlines the Governor's plan to close the broadband gap by partnering with industry leaders and committing State resources. Broadband in South Dakota bit.ly/SDGOEDBroadbandPlan2019 Broadband Expansion Funding South Dakota legislators approved $75 million in State funding to finish connecting the South Dakota to high-speed broadband. This funding, combined with $25 million in CARES Act funding, additional federal funding, and private investment, aims to ensure that every single South Dakotan is able to access broadband service that meets their needs. Broadband expansion funding announced bit.ly/SDBradBandExpansionFund
Expand broadband access particularly in rural and underserved areas
Develop public-private partnerships
Target state and federal funding
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South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development
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