Broadband Master Plan

Broadband
Master Plan

Improving Internet Access and Digital Opportunities for All of San Diego

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Our Goals

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Increasing long-term broadband availability and affordability in San Diego

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Focusing on underconnected communities

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Identifying opportunities for investing in broadband infrastructure and policy

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Identifying public and private resources and partnerships to increase broadband access and affordability

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Aligning efforts with the City’s commitment to equity and sustainability

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Fostering digital equity and prosperity in San Diego

With digital equity, all San Diegans win! 

Digital equity occurs when everyone is able to access the internet and information technologies that allow them to participate in their society, economy and culture.

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Phases of the Broadband Master Plan

Collect Information

Collect Information - Engage communities and analyze information to understand San Diego's digital equity challenges

Plan for the Future

Plan for the Future - Develop a comprehensive plan to improve broadband access for the City of San Diego

Identify Priority Projects

Identify Priority Projects - Evaluate priority projects for implementation in areas of greatest need

Share Findings

Share Findings - Communicate results to communities and stakeholders

Review and Approval

Review and Approval - Present the final plan to City leadership

Get Involved!

We want your input on how to improve internet access and digital equity in San Diego.

There are three ways to get involved:

Join a Focus Group

Tell us about your internet quality and affordability, digital skills needs, and computer and tablet needs.

View Focus Group Calendar

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Take a Short Online Survey

Tell us about your internet quality and affordability, digital skills needs, and computer and tablet needs.

Take the Survey

Test Your Internet Speed

It takes 3 minutes! Your speed results will be captured automatically by the test.

Internet Speed Test

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Meet Our Partners

These organizations are working with the City of San Diego to help us Increase long-term broadband availability and affordability in San Diego

City Heights Community Development logo San Diego Housing Commission logo Casa Familiar logo

The Urban Collaborative Project logo Somali Family Service of San Diego logo Sherman Heights Community Center logo

Digital Equity Resources

Open public Wi-Fi at over 300 locations

Learn more about free internet

Check out laptops and cellular hotspots at select libraries

Learn more about laptops and cellular hotspots

Enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program is closed. For support with affordable internet options please contact a Digital Navigator.

Learn more about Affordable Connectivity Program

Low-cost computers
available for qualified applicants

Apply now for low-cost computers

Get free one-on-one tech support from a Digital Navigator

Learn more about free tech support

Tech on the go! Improve your computer and internet skills by taking a free class

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