Under the leadership of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the State Broadband Office is pleased to announce ConnectAllAZ – a statewide initiative to deploy historic investments into broadband connectivity, giving Arizona residents access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Final BEAD Project Areas

The State Broadband Office conducted the BEAD Project Area Market Sounding exercise from September 23, 2024 to November 7, 2024. During this period, feedback was collected on draft project areas from all Stakeholders. The State Broadband Office thoroughly reviewed all feedback and adjusted some of the draft project areas to ensure that all BEAD-eligible locations are served.

View Final BEAD Project Areas

Arizona State Broadband Map

The Arizona State Broadband Map is designed to identify unserved and underserved areas, providing a clear view of broadband infrastructure needs across Arizona. This map supports state, local, and federal initiatives by visually representing connectivity gaps and progress.

Broadband Map

Connecting 100% of Arizona Households by 2030

Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Program

A $993.1 million program — the largest broadband investment in Arizona's history — with the principal objective of universal broadband for all.

BEAD Program

$993.1 Million

Digital Equity Program

Arizona's $16+ million initiative to promote digital equity and inclusion to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology and capacity needed to thrive online.

Digital Equity

$16+ Million

Arizona Broadband Development Grant Program

Arizona’s $100 million statewide initiative to expand high-speed internet to Arizona’s unserved and underserved areas in urban and rural counties.

Broadband Development

$100 Million

Arizona Statewide Middle-Mile Program

Arizona’s $152 million broadband expansion efforts along Interstate 17, Interstate 19 and Interstate 40, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Middle-Mile Program

$152 Million

Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant

Arizona's $3 million grant used to accelerate the advancement of broadband infrastructure, supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life for Arizona’s rural residents.

Rural Broadband Grant

$3 Million

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ARIZONA'S BROADBAND INITIATIVES

Connecting Arizona Engagement Tour

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is actively engaging with local government officials and community leaders across all 15 counties and 22 tribal nations and communities to gather input on the unique challenges facing the entire state. These ongoing engagements ensure collaboration and feedback throughout the deployment of the Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment and Digital Equity Programs.

ENGAGEMENT TOUR

Broadband News

ACA Announces Nick Capozzi as New State Broadband Director

03/7/2025

PHOENIX, AZ (March 7, 2025) — The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced that Nick Capozzi will serve as Arizona’s new State Broadband Director. Capozzi replaces Sandip Bhowmick, who has served in the position since February 2022 and is departing for a role in the private sector. Nick comes to the ACA from the Governor’s Office, where he has served as Operations Advisor and State Infrastructure Coordinator. While at the Governor’s Office, Nick has been closely involved in statewide broadband planning and expansion efforts. Prior to that, he served as a budget and grants analyst at the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting.

Valley TeleCom Group Celebrates Ribbon Cutting For Patagonia Regional Broadband Project

01/21/2025

PATAGONIA, AZ (January 21, 2025) – Today, Valley TeleCom Group hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark progress underway for the Patagonia Regional Broadband Project in Patagonia, Arizona. The event highlighted the launch of a high-speed fiber-optic internet initiative for the Patagonia community, made possible through Valley TeleCom Group in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). Troy Judd, CEO of Valley TeleCom Group celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony alongside the Arizona Commerce Authority, Patagonia Mayor Andrea Wood, representatives from the Town of Patagonia, and local government and community leaders.

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