

Welcome to the American Samoa Broadband Coordination Office
The Broadband Coordination Office is dedicated to driving the digital future of American Samoa. Our mission is to expand and enhance broadband access across the territory, ensuring that every resident has the opportunity to thrive in a connected world.
Key Focus Areas:
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Broadband Funding: We actively pursue and manage funding opportunities to support broadband initiatives that benefit the people of American Samoa.
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Infrastructure Development: Our team works to implement innovative strategies for building broadband infrastructure to achieve universal internet access across the territory.
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Affordable Connectivity: We champion policies that prioritize accessibility, affordability, and reliability, ensuring that high-quality broadband services are within reach for all communities.
Together, we aim to bridge the digital divide and empower American Samoa with the tools to succeed in the modern age.

BEAD Program
BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Round Now Open
(Subgrantee Deployment Applications)
July 11, 2025 - July 28, 2025
Applicants must create a simpligov account to submit a BOB deployment application. Up to three (3) users can be created per organization and can be added as a collaborator to your application.
Contact bcord@doc.as.gov if you have any issues include "BEAD" in your subject line.
(Only for Registered Users)
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment
The American Samoa BEAD Subgrantee Selection is subject to change based on the June 6, 2025 NTIA BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice. Please check back for updates.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access across the U.S. states and territories.
American Samoa has been allocated BEAD funding totaling approximately $37 million to support expansion of broadband access to unserved and underserved locations. The Broadband Coordination, Opportunities, Redevelopment and Deployment (BCORD) Office, housed within the American Samoa Department of Commerce (ASDOC), is the prime recipient of American Samoa’s BEAD funding, responsible for the delivery, reporting, and compliance related to the funding.The BEAD program in the US Territory of American Samoa aims to provide access to universal broadband service and support digital equity initiatives
Join us in our Weekly BCORD Office Hours
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 10:00 am
Register Today: https://forms.gle/8WXuB9i6oQRAiyuk8
BEAD TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
June 6, 2025 BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice
June 18, 2025 Notice to ULFW for Notice of Intent Open
June 25, 2025 ULFW for Notice of Intent Close
June 30, 2025 BEAD Pre-Qualification Closes
July 3, 2025 ULFW BSL & Pre-Qualification Documentation Due
July 11, 2025 BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Round (subgrantee application)
July 28, 2025 BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Round (subgrantee application)
July 29, 2025 BEAD Application Review Opens
August 11, 2025 BEAD Application Review Closes
August 27, 2025 Final Proposal Public Comment Period Opens
September 3, 2025 Final Proposal Public Comment Period Closes
September 4, 2025 BEAD Final Proposal Submission Deadline to NTIA
BEAD Resources
Whats New with BEAD?
American Samoa Broadband Serviceable Location Map
American Samoa's Map of NTIA Approved Broadband Service Locations (BSLs) and Community Anchor Institutes (CAIs). To view the map at full screen click here.
Broadband Map Resources:
Project Funded Area Summary
Broadband Map Flyer

Digital Equity Program
Termination of the Digital Equity Act
Effective May 9, 2025, the Digital Equity Act has been officially terminated by the U.S. Department of Commerce under the administration of President Donald Trump and Secretary Howard Lutnick. This decision, communicated through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), requires that all remaining grant funds be returned to the federal government.
As a result, the American Samoa Department of Commerce, through the Broadband Coordination Opportunities Redevelopment and Deployment (BCORD) Office, must discontinue all current Digital Equity activities, including application evaluations, project planning, and stakeholder engagement under this federal program.
If you have any questions about the DEA Termination please contact Gloryana Akapo at gloryana.akapo@doc.as.gov
Resource & Materials:
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BCORD Programs & Initiatves
"BROADBANDiNEI"
The BCORD Office is home to several programs and initiatives:

ARPA - BroadbandiNEI
In 2022, the BCORD office received funding under ARPA for the initial BROADBANDiNEI initiative - which focuses on building broadband capacity in the Territory facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and building capacity for future potential pandemics. The $10m in funding was sub-granted to eligible entities for the improvement of broadband infrastructure, including 5G Cellular networks and domestic submarine fiber-optic cable repairs.

Tech Park (Capital Funds Project)
A $14.3m multi-purpose community facility to improve resources for communities that enable work, education and health monitoring. Funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury - Capital Funds Project

Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)
Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) set up a $42.45b fund to expand high-speed internet access. American Samoa has thus far received $1.2m in planning funds with the announcement of an allocation of $37.56m. The BCORD office and its partners have also released the BroadbandiNEI - BEAD 5 Year Action Plan.

Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is administered by the USAC with oversight from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - to provide eligible participants a discount on their monthly internet services.

Digital Equity
Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) set up a $2.75b fund to establish three grant programs to support digital equity. American Samoa has thus far received $150k in planning funds, and has been awarded $2.1 million to implement Digital Equity activities.

American Samoa Territorial Broadband Strategy
A "living" strategic plan to help the territory create digital inclusion plans to reduce the digital divide and prioritize digital equity for its residents (2021-2026)
Broadband Resources
These documents and resources are superseded by the June 6, 2025 NTIA BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice.


BROADBANDiNEI 5 Year Action Plan (BEAD) [August 2023]



Other Resources:
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(09/30/2024) - Press Release: AS Secures $36 Million in Funding for BEAD Infrastructure Projects
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(06/26/2024) - Press Release: American Samoa and all U.S. Territories Digital Equity Plan Accepted
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(05/31/2024) - General Memorandum 126-24: Internet for All: Challenge Phase - June 1-14, 2024
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(04/02/2024) - News Release: Digital Equity Act Updates for American Samoa
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(08/23/2023) - Press Release: BCORD Office Awarded Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant
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(08/01/2023) - GM-189-23 - Appointments to Broadband Steering Committee
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(07/31/2023) - GM-187-23 - Appointments to Broadband Steering Committee
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(07/20/2023) - Press Release: Cyber Disruption Consequences Management Workshop
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(06/26/2023) - Press Release: American Samoa to Receive Over $37 Million for High Speed Internet
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BCORD Office Hours (June 2023)
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(04/04/2023) Executive Order #007-2023 - Establishing the Broadband Coordination Office
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KokoByte's Episodes (2020 Podcast)
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Episode #1: Mr. Sal Augafa, Chief Technology Officer, American Samoa Telecommunications Authority: Topic: What’s next for ASTCA?
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Episode #2: Mr. Sonny Leomiti, Vice President, Finance and Administration, American Samoa Community College Topic: COVID-19 and ASCC
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Episode #3: Mr and Mrs. Robin and Vico Nomaaea, Co-Founder Zephyr Partners Topic: Opportunities to expand contact/call centers in American Samoa
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Episode #4: Mr. Sonny Stevenson, App Developer/Software Engineer Topic: A Young Samoans story of a career in Applications Development
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Episode #5: Mr. Remi Galasso, CEO and Founder of Hawaiki Topics: Hawaiki and American Samoa- The vision behind Hawaiki
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Episode #6: Mr. Chris Magalei, Field Engineer/System Support Engineer at StratusWorx Topic: Education and Programming
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