Georgetown Law
Universal Broadband Summit Report
On May 21, 2026, the Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy convened the Universal Broadband Summit, bringing together state broadband officials, industry associations, academics, local government organizations, union representatives, and civil society. Across the board, Summit participants agreed that online connectivity is necessary for full participation in modern society, and that its benefits extend beyond individual households to a more engaged electorate, a more educated public, and a more productive economy.