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Another designated 100 sites. Another tool to allows residents to report their home wireline internet speeds to create a crowd -sourced map. To supplement federal and other maps underserved or unserved areas, a map tool enables residents to pinpoint locations of no Internet service. The State's Broadband Strategy Officer in collaboration with the nonprofit organizations Transform Hawaii Government and the Economic Development Alliance of Hawaii began gathering an informal Hawaii Broadband Hui. Its initial focus centered on broadband -related initiatives that would enable Hawaii to weather the impacts of the pandemic, such as offers from providers to ease connectivity to students and homes. The premise drew participation from more than 200 empowered leaders from businesses including the carriers and providers; federal, state, and county levels of government; public and private education; and nonprofits with community initiatives. Themes that emerged from the discussions led to focus groups to delve deeper into overcoming specific barriers to solutions. The Hui is also clarifying where community investment is most needed to address digital equity among the residents of Hawaii. Against this backdrop, the Hawaii Broadband Strategic Plan builds on the collaborative energy and spirit of Hawaii's social capital to position Hawaii's economy for a stronger, more resilient future. M,