IBO Listening Sessions
Open to the public - we want your input!
The Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) is hosting a series of public listening sessions across the state, and we want to hear from you!
These sessions are an opportunity to:
- Get the latest updates on Indiana’s broadband expansion efforts
- Learn about the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Opportunity (DO) programs and what they mean for your community
- Ask questions and share your feedback directly with state broadband officials
The scheduled sessions are as follows:
Your Voice Matters
Broadband access affects everything from education and healthcare to economic growth and community development. As Indiana moves forward with historic broadband funding, the IBO is eager to get information out to communities. These events are open to everyone—residents, business owners, community leaders, educators, farmers, and anyone interested in broadband improvements
Whether you’re facing challenges with internet access or just want to stay informed, we encourage you to attend!
Find a listening session near you and join the conversation!
Follow the QR Code below or please click here to register!
Why is the IBO hosting listening sessions?
As part of the BEAD program, Indiana is writing its Initial Proposal to submit to the federal government. This proposal includes information about how Indiana will identify all the addresses that need service and exactly how these funds will be deployed across the state through subgrants to internet service providers. The Indiana Broadband Office is hosting listening sessions because local feedback is critical to this process. These sessions will be used to review the Initial Proposal with the public and take comments, feedback, and questions from participants.
What is BEAD?
The Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is a federally funded project with the goal of connecting all unserved and underserved locations in the United States to high-speed, reliable, affordable broadband. Indiana received $868M from the BEAD program and will use these funds for significant broadband infrastructure deployment.