Digital Inclusion

Leveraging our vast fiber network to increase accessibility and opportunity to underserved communities.

Digital Inclusion

Leveraging our vast fiber network to increase accessibility and opportunity to underserved communities.

Working toward a better digital future for all

Reliable internet connectivity is vital to every aspect of modern life. Yet millions of Americans face barriers to access because of geography or economic disparities, contributing to a widening socioeconomic gap. We are proud to bring high‑speed broadband to unserved and underserved locations—accelerating greater and more diverse participation in our educational system, the digital economy and access to high‑quality healthcare.

Working toward a better digital future for all

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Connecting communities

Connecting the middle‑mile is crucial for digital inclusion and affordability. Thousands of miles of dark fiber near unserved and underserved locations can help provide links to millions of homes and businesses nationwide to connect them to education systems, healthcare and the digital economy.

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Connecting communities

~350,000

global route miles of fiber

~350,000

global route miles of fiber

450+ Tbps

of total global backbone capacity

450+ Tbps

of total global backbone capacity

>3.8M

connections to homes and small businesses in 16 states

>3.8M

connections to homes and small businesses in 16 states

Are you working on a state digital inclusion project? Contact us to find out how we can help you strengthen middle‑mile network infrastructure and connect your communities.

What digital inclusion looks like

We work closely with regional providers, NGOs, and local, state and tribal governments to offer connectivity solutions that suit the specific needs of urban and rural areas. See how our public and private sector collaborations—along with our extensive fiber network and deep solution portfolio—result in wide, cost‑effective coverage where it’s most needed.

What digital inclusion looks like

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California Department of Technology

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California Department of Technology

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Link Oregon

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Link Oregon

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University of Denver

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University of Denver

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)

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U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)

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U.S. Department of Energy Sciences Network (ESnet6)

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U.S. Department of Energy Sciences Network (ESnet6)

Leading the way in workplace inclusivity

Promoting a culture of inclusion at work—and in our choice of supplier partners—complements our efforts to help create a more equitable, connected world. We are frequently recognized as a leader in diversity, inclusion and belonging for cultivating an environment where all experiences, backgrounds, abilities and beliefs are respected and valued.