MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’ fourth annual report. Building upon findings from the previous task force reports, the 2024 report provides an update on achievements under Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration to expand access, adoption, and affordability of high-speed internet across Wisconsin. The fourth annual report makes recommendations for the state to efficiently deploy federal broadband funds while sustaining and extending this progress through ongoing state investment and initiatives to advance digital equity.

“Having access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet is a necessity—not a luxury—for how Wisconsinites learn, work, get connected to services, and stay in touch with loved ones. And I’m proud my administration has done more to expand access to high-speed internet than any other administration in our state’s history,” said Gov. Evers. “Through our investments, more than 410,000 homes and businesses will be connected to new or improved high-speed internet service, but as this report shows, we've got more work to do. I'll be calling on the Legislature to make real, meaningful investments in broadband in our next budget so we can continue building the 21st-century infrastructure Wisconsinites need and deserve. In the meantime, I want to thank the task force and Public Service Commission for providing this important road map to get us closer to our goal to close the digital divide in our state once and for all.”

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