State Broadband Plan
- On March 20, 2013, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) released Wisconsin’s Playbook for Broadband Progress.
The Playbook is the product of discussion, debate and analysis by a broad coalition of citizens and state leaders. It serves as a tool that all stakeholders should study and explore to identify specific broadband actions and initiatives that can be considered for the state.
Access Wisconsin’s Playbook for Broadband Progress
Read the August 29, 2012, WisBusiness.com BizOpinion by Tithi Chattopadhyay on the Score for Wisconsin: A new broadband playbook
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If you have questions about the Playbook or planning process, please contact:
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Background
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has formed a Steering Committee to guide the development of a Statewide Broadband Plan. Members of the Steering Committee were selected to be representative of each of Wisconsin’s nine Regional Planning Teams.
The purpose of the plan is to define specific actionable initiatives that, if implemented, will improve broadband availability, adoption and application throughout the state.
At its first meeting in March 2012, the Steering Committee agreed upon three major focus areas to be considered as Wisconsin created a State Broadband Plan. These include opportunities to:
- Reduce barriers to broadband investment
- Leverage federal and state dollars
- Support local-based initiatives
An extensive schedule of stakeholder outreach activities, including multiple focus group forums and opportunities to comment online, were implemented in spring 2012. The PSCW is currently seeking public comments. Relying on input received from stakeholders, the final plan will be completed by late summer 2012.
Members of the State Plan Steering Committee
Steering Committee Meetings
Next Steps
Members of the State Plan Steering Committee
Bob Bocher | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Joe Brickweg | Veolia Environmental Services North America
Greg Flogstad | Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission
Cliff Grand | Ashland Area Development Corporation
Joe Hegge | Grow North Regional Economic Development Corporation
Tom Jackson | Office of Senator Dale Schultz - WI Legislature
Sam Perlman | Door County Economic Development Corporation
Don Sidlowski | Chairman, Town of Three Lakes
Chris Straight | West Central WI Regional Planning Commission
Chet Strebe | North Central Technical College
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Steering Committee Meetings
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Steering Committee Meeting | June 7, 2012
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State Plan Focus Groups | May 1-11, 2012
- No meeting documents available at this time.
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Steering Committee Meeting | April 24, 2012
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Initial State Plan Steering Committee Meeting | March 12, 2012
The Wisconsin State Plan Steering Committee held their initial meeting on March 12, 2012, in Portage.
Below are meeting documents, including an overview of the state planning process, examples of state initiatives and a summary of the timeline and tasks.
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Next Steps
Next steps of the State Plan process include:
- The Public Service Commission and LinkWISCONSIN staff have assessed stakeholder input collected from focus groups and completed a draft of the initial plan. The Steering Committee has reviewed the draft plan, and the PSCW sought public comments through August 31, 2012.
- The final plan is expected to be completed by late summer 2012 and will be available on this page.
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