by Tahra Goraya | Aug 19, 2026 | Broadband, Economy Matters, MBEP News
Reliable high-speed internet connection is as essential to economic participation as roads, electricity and transportation. Yet across Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, geography, affordability and digital skills continue to determine who can fully...
by Marie Vasari | Jul 16, 2026 | Broadband, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation
Surfnet Communications’ Central Coast Fiber Broadband and Santa Barbara Fiber projects will connect nearly 1,300 unserved locations across five counties (July 16, 2026 — Marina, CA) — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today voted to award up to...
by Jessica | Mar 4, 2026 | Broadband, Job Posting
Organization Overview Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-supported organization serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. As a regional convener MBEP brings together public, private, and civic partners to...
by Marie Vasari | Feb 27, 2026 | Broadband, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation
Since December, MBEP has secured more than $613,000 in CASF Adoption grantsThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Thursday awarded Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) $463,644 for three Connected Communities Hubs projects establishing free...
by Marie Vasari | Jan 21, 2026 | Broadband, MBEP News
Broadband infrastructure funding continues to close the digital divide in rural and underserved areas (Jan. 15, 2025 — Marina, CA) — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $21,004,828 million in Last-Mile Federal Funding Account (FFA) grants on...
by Marie Vasari | Oct 10, 2025 | Broadband
“Having broadband infrastructure funding without accompanying funding for digital inclusion programming like digital skills and affordability is like having a road with no cars or no one able to drive them.” — Maure Gildea, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Associate...
