A Study to Determine the Impact of the Washington Public Works Broadband Program on Unserved

Abstract

This capstone aims to examine the Public Works Board (PWB) Broadband financing program that has tried to correct the unserved and rural internet divide by implementing Grant/Loan programs. Data from four sources were analyzed to test the program’s outcomes as they pertained to their goal of providing infrastructure funding to unserved communities throughout Washington state to close the broadband gap. Results indicated no significant relationship exists between unserved areas and the location of broadband project sites provided public funding.