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1、ORS.SC.GOVSouth Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff|Digital Opportunity in SCDigital Opportunity DepartmentORS.SC.GOVThe South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff(ORS)was created with the enactment of Act 175 in 2004.ORS MissionORS.SC.GOVThe Office of Regulatory Staff represents the public interest

2、in utility regulation by considering the concerns of the using and consuming public with respect to public utility services,regardless of the class of customer,and preservation of continued investment in and maintenance of utility facilities so as to provide reliable and high-quality utility service

3、s.ORS.SC.GOV Electric&Natural Gas Water&Wastewater Transportation Telecommunications Safety Programs Pipeline,Rail SafetyInvestor-Owned Utility RegulatorsORS.SC.GOV Consumer Services Equipment Distribution Program(EDP)Energy Policy Solar Leasing and Emerging Technologies Emergency Support Function 1

4、2 Broadband Digital Opportunity Other ORS ServicesORS.SC.GOVOffice of Regulatory StaffCedric KeittSenior Director of Broadband InfrastructureJim StritzingerDirector of Broadband OfficeMichael HerzbergerDeputy Director of Broadband OfficeGIS SpecialistsProject ManagersCami AullProgram AssistantMary D

5、ell HayesStaffTom AllenChief Technology OfficerORS.SC.GOV“Our vision is for all South Carolinians to have access to affordable,reliable,highspeed internet,and to gain the necessary skills to benefit from this technology.”South Carolina Broadband Office(SCBBO)Focused on expanding accessSouth Carolina

6、 Digital Opportunity Department(DOD)Focused on adoption and useSCBBO&DODORS.SC.GOV Economic and workforce development Receiving employment updates,digital skills needed to perform jobs Education Online assignments,virtual school,online continuing education Health Telehealth appointments,access to on

7、line records Civic and social engagement Community engagement and message delivery Delivery of other essential services Dissemination of critical information in emergency settingsBroadband&Digital Equity OutcomesORS.SC.GOVhttps:/youtu.be/YP1VInv2nFIORS.SC.GOVIIJABroadbandUSA Digital Equity Act Progr

8、ams Planning Grant Capacity Grant Competitive Grant Broadband Equity Access and Deployment(BEAD)Program Infrastructure deploymentInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:$65B investment into broadbandNational Telecommunications and Information Administration:Responsibl

9、e for administering$48.2B from IIJA into broadbandNTIAORS.SC.GOVSC Broadband Office(SCBBO)ORS.SC.GOVAbout the SCBBO Office created July 2021 2021-22 Budget Proviso Ratified by SC General Assembly Sections 73.6-73.7 Administering Broadband Deployment Grants Established Broadband Advisory Council(BBAC

10、)Map/Model statewide broadband availability annually Evaluate grant applications,issue grant awards Provide management and oversight of funded projects Eligible Applicants are Internet Service Providers(ISPs)Financial match is required by the ISP Prioritize Fiber to the Premise(FTTP)https:/ors.sc.go

11、v/broadbandORS.SC.GOVSCBBO SCBBO ResourcesResources SCBBO Investment Map This tool can be used to identify if an address is in an area awarded state grant funds for broadband development Upon clicking a project area,additional information on the project is available https:/www.scdigitaldrive.org/pag

12、es/stakeholdersORS.SC.GOVSCBBO Investment MapThis tool can be used to identify if an address is in an area awarded state grant funds for broadband deploymentUpon clicking a project area,additional information on the project is availablehttps:/www.scdigitaldrive.org/pages/stakeholdersSCBBO ResourcesO

13、RS.SC.GOVhttps:/www.scdigitaldrive.org/pages/stakeholdersORS.SC.GOVThe details provided include:The Grant RoundThe internet service providerThe projected end dateSCBBO plans to publish location/address specific data,currently waiting on NTIA to review and approve the BEAD Map Challenge DataORS.SC.GO

14、V*Pending NTIA approvalORS.SC.GOVFCC Broadband MapAddresses can be searched to determine if an address is funded to receive broadband and any details on current internet availabilityhttps:/fundingmap.fcc.gov/homeORS.SC.GOVAfter searching an address,information about approved funding and current avai

15、lability is visible in a side barORS.SC.GOV If an address seems to have incorrect information or doesnt appear at all,consumers can file a dispute through the FCCs website Detailed instructions can be found at https:/help.bdc.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/10475216120475-How-to-Submit-a-Location-Challeng

16、e Reasons for challenging include Missing Location Misidentified Location Incorrect Information Incorrect Placement on the MapFCC Address CorrectionsORS.SC.GOVDigital Opportunity Office(DOD)ORS.SC.GOVDigital Equity Act Grant Programs Planning Grant-Complete DOD was the Eligible Entity;$953,478 DE Pl

17、an was developed and approved by NTIA in April 2024 Capacity Grant DOD is the Eligible Entity;$12.8 million Currently awaiting approval from NTIA,will be used to carry out the DE Plan Competitive Grant National level Open to other Eligible Entities to submit applications,$1.25 billion nationally Due

18、 to NTIA Sept.23,2024ORS.SC.GOV Outlines goals for Digital Opportunity in SC Identifies target populations in SC Categorizes existing resources for digital literacy in SC Develops framework for DOD initiativesDigital Equity PlanORS.SC.GOVORS Digital Opportunity WebsiteORS.SC.GOV1.Secure SC2.Digital

19、Navigators3.Minigrants4.Device RecyclingProposed Digital Equity Plan Initiatives ORS.SC.GOV Cybersecurity month in October SecureSC website and media campaign Toolkits and funding for community organizations to host events Cybersecurity and privacy resources for South Carolinians Digital literacy re

20、sources for South Carolinians SecureSC$1.25mil Pending NTIA ApprovalORS.SC.GOVDRAFT ONLYORS.SC.GOV“Trusted guides who assist community members with ongoing,individualized support for accessing affordable and appropriate connectivity,devices,and digital skills”(NDIA)Train the trainer programs Individ

21、ual support,online courses,and group sessionsDigital Navigators-$2mil Pending NTIA ApprovalORS.SC.GOVDOD Plans:Provide stipends to 25 organizations providing digital literacy services to create a cohort of Digital Navigators Create statewide“best practices”to certify existing programs Create an onli

22、ne learning module to become a Digital Navigator Create a database of trusted Digital NavigatorsDigital Navigators-$2mil Pending NTIA ApprovalORS.SC.GOV Learn how to use your device(basics)Log onto telehealth appointments Navigate online bills Provide basic tech support Create online resumes Access

23、virtual job posting boards Connect you to online communities Provide info on virtual educationDigital Navigators can help youORS.SC.GOVDevice Recycling-$2mil Without cars,you cannot use the roads.Without devices,you cannot access networks.ORS.SC.GOV Device availability at low or no cost Partnership

24、with existing programs to expand capacity to cover all of South Carolina Establish best practices of receiving devices,restoring devices,and distributing devicesDevice Recycling-$2mil Pending NTIA ApprovalORS.SC.GOV Small funding pools for programs led by trusted community organizations Simple and n

25、avigable application process even for small teams Funding across every part of South Carolina Recipients will be named in first 9 months of project period and will receiving continual funding over 4-year project period as long as key metrics are metMinigrants-$5mil Pending NTIA ApprovalORS.SC.GOV Wa

26、iting for approval from NTIA before releasing framework Expected timeline is early 2025 Stay up to date on timeline,eligibility requirements,and application process by subscribing to the DOD newsletter For now,start thinking about programs your organization has or wants to start surrounding digital

27、equityMinigrants-$5mil Pending NTIA ApprovalORS.SC.GOV Program through SCBBO BEAD Non-Deployment Funds,being administered by DOD 6-month salary+benefit reimbursement stipend for fulltime positions in South Carolina working in Broadband and Digital Equity related fields Requirements,eligibility,and t

28、imeline is still being developedApprenticeships SCBBO BEAD Pending NTIA ApprovalORS.SC.GOV State Managed Program Program through SCBBO BEAD Non-Deployment Funds Address the need for telehealth technology and devices Intended to extend virtual health care offerings Virtual primary care,specialty care

29、,and remote patient monitoring services Requirements,eligibility,and timeline is still being developedVirtual Primary Care SCBBO BEADPending NTIA ApprovalORS.SC.GOV Community organizations,government agencies,and related companies working together to address digital literacy concerns,align resources

30、,and serve as a trusted voice between Digital Equity programs and the communities they serve Quarterly meetings in-person in different parts of SC Meetings are open to the public and are posted on our website in advanceBroadband Advisory Council(BBAC)ORS.SC.GOV For DOD projects,we are awaiting appro

31、val on the Capacity Grant proposal.For SCBBO projects administer by DOD(Apprenticeships),we are awaiting approval on the BEAD Specific Award Conditions.The best way to stay informed on our grant progress,join conversations surrounding DE,and receive updates on funding opportunities is to sign up for our newsletter.Timeline and next stepsORS.SC.GOV ORS Broadband Digital Equity Plan BEAD IPV2 DOD Newsletter SCBBO Grant Notifications FCC Funding Map SCBBO Digital DriveResourcesORS.SC.GOVSubscribe to the DOD Newsletter Cami AullCAullORS.SC.GOVTom AllenTAllenORS.SC.GOV