Falmouth Digital Equity Plan To Address Local 'Digital Divide'

FALMOUTH, MA — A Falmouth plan to address the "digital divide" is open for a 30-day public review and comment period.

The Cape Cod Commission, Town of Falmouth and Falmouth Broadband Municipal Light Plant (MLP) have released the Draft Town of Falmouth Municipal Digital Equity Plan, which is now up for public review.

"Access to fast, reliable internet service has long been recognized as necessary to work, learn, conduct business, and engage in society—and, therefore, vital to supporting vibrant communities," officials said, in a news release.

"Individuals, families, and organizations across Cape Cod increasingly rely on high-quality, consistent, and affordable internet access to fully participate in our society, democracy, and economy."

The plan was designed to assess the digital divide in Falmouth and identify opportunities to advance digital equity, officials said. It considers topics such as the availability and affordability of internet service, device access, online safety and digital skills required for meaningful digital engagement.

Overall, the plan aims to prepare the town for forthcoming funding opportunities by providing recommendations to guide decision-making, investment and implementation.

The draft plan can be found here. For more information on how to provide comments, click here.