Oregon Broadband

Study Aims to Improve Broadband in Oregon

The Oregon Broadband Office was established in 2018 by Governor Kate Brown’s executive order. This order aims to promote access to broadband services for all Oregonians to improve the overall economy and quality of life. 

In 2019, the Legislative Assembly codified the Oregon Broadband Office with directives according to Executive Order 18-31 and HB 2173.

The state will develop and maintain its broadband map to measure broadband service availability. It will also develop broadband investment and deployment strategies, and award funds allocated to the office for broadband projects.

Business Oregon is conducting a statewide assessment of Oregon’s current broadband infrastructure and service availability. The assessment will drive Funding rounds provided by the Federal Infrastructure Bill of 2022.

Broadband is increasingly viewed as essential infrastructure for economic and community development.