American Samoa
Population Metrics
| Percentage of State Population Living Where High-Speed Internet is Available | 100% |
| Percentage of State Population Living Where High-Speed Internet is Unavailable | 0% |
| Percentage of State Households without Access to a Device | Not Currently Available |
| Percentage of State Population not using the Internet | Not Currently Available |
| Percentage of State Households with no Internet Access or a Device | Not Currently Available |
| Percentage of State Households using a Device | Not Currently Available |
Contact
| Federal Program Officer | Ethan Lake |
| elake@ntia.gov | |
| State Broadband Officer | Michael McDonald |
| michael.mcdonald@doc.as | |
| BEAD Inquiries | bead@ntia.gov |
| DE Inquiries | digitalequity@ntia.gov |
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
| BEAD Program Status | Planning Grant Awarded |
| BEAD Program Award Total | $1,244,300.00 |
| BEAD Award Announcement Date | 11/29/2022 |
State Digital Equity (DE) Planning Grant Program
| DE Program Status | Planning Application Submitted |
| DE Award Announcement Date | Not Currently Available |
| DE Planning Award Amount | Not Currently Available |
Tribal Broadband Connectivity (TBCP) Program
| Total Number of TBCP Program Awards | Not Currently Available |
| Total Funds Awarded (TBCP) | Not Currently Available |
Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) Pilot Program
| Total Number of CMC Program Awards | 1 |
| Total Funds Awarded (CMC) | $2,994,869.00 |
Broadband Infrastructure (BIP) Program
| Total Number of BIP Program Awards | Not Currently Available |
| Total Funds Awarded (BIP) | Not Currently Available |
Timelines
Program Timelines
BEAD timeline
DE timeline
Additional Resources
Affordable Connectivity Program
This program helps those in need pay for high-speed Internet service and technology.
Capital Projects Fund
This program helps state governments fund capital projects and infrastructure. It works to expand high-speed Internet to deliver vital services.
ReConnect Loan and Grant Program
This program helps expand high-speed Internet access in rural areas. Funds support construction, facilities, and equipment.