Connecting the East Bay for Good.
Photo © Stuart Geiger
Our Mission
The East Bay Broadband Consortium (EBBC) will bring together community, government, and industry to expand access to fast, reliable, and affordable broadband.
The East Bay’s digital divide is stark.
Tens of thousands of households lack access to reliable, high-speed internet, with residents in low-income communities disproportionately unserved.
Since the original EBBC dissolved in 2019, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties have lacked a unified voice at the state level, making the East Bay one of the only regions in California without a state-recognized Regional Broadband Consortium.
California is amidst a historic opportunity to close the digital divide. NOW is the time to connect.
Our Work Ahead
Join us as we relaunch the East Bay Broadband Consortium to ensure our community’s voices and lived experiences guide this generational opportunity.
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EBBC will unite cross-sector stakeholders, including government, business, education, workforce, health, housing, and grassroots organizations, to facilitate regional coordination, foster collaboration, and develop innovative solutions for broadband expansion.
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EBBC will ground in community truth, leveraging best practices from to collect data at scale, identify gaps, and inform strategic planning across the East Bay.
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EBBC will engage local communities and regional institutions to raise awareness of digital equity initiatives and promote participation in programs that expand broadband access and adoption.
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EBBC will ensure the East Bay fully benefits from historic state and federal investments by providing technical assistance, coordinating advocacy, and facilitating the use of infrastructure and service programs (e.g., FFA Last Mile, MMBI, BEAD, E-Rate, Lifeline, CASF).
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EBBC will assist local governments, institutions, and community-based organizations with broadband planning, grant readiness, and implementation
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EBBC will advocate for equitable broadband policies and represent the East Bay region in statewide digital equity discussions.
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EBBC will support affordable service, device access, and digital literacy to ensure all residents can benefit from a connected economy.
Expanding Impact to Close the Digital Divide for Good
Current Phase
Help us develop our regional scope
Complete the CONTACT US form below to connect and tell us about your community’s digital needs, priorities, and the best way to address them.
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What’s Next?
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Engage in relevant opportunities to bridge the digital divide for good
Convenings
Funding opportunities
Community Engagement
Funding
The EBBC will seek funding from The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) through the California Advanced Service Fund (CASF) Rural and Urban Regional Broadband Consortia Account (Consortia Grant Program).
Stay Connected
Want to learn more or get involved contact us at info@eastbaybroadband.org
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