Guam’s digital equity plan is designed to serve those in who are low income households, racial minorities, those with disabilities, and other marginalized groups in accessing affordable internet and devices as well as resources to improve digital literacy and online safety. With improved digital accessibility and literacy, those who are underserved can better access to educational, health, and civic opportunities.
The plan sets out to increase broadband coverage 98 percent by 2029. In 2020, only 85.9 percent of households had a broadband internet subscription. Broadband plans cost an average of $112.17. The plan sets a short-term goal of bringing this cost down to $75 and a long-term goal of $30 a month. As many as 20.2 percent of the population in Guam is below the federal poverty level.
