Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The Federal Communications Commission recently launched its first version of the National Broadband Map for public input. This new map will be used to determine Wisconsin’s allocation of federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding. An accurate map will help identify the communities most in need of funding for high-speed internet projects.
DPI encourages families to review the map for accuracy and to submit challenges if corrections are needed. Challenges that are submitted by January 13, 2023 will be incorporated into the map before federal funding allocations are made.
To take action:
- Visit broadbandmap.gov
- Type an address in the "Search by Address" bar
- Review the list of providers
- If the information is not correct, select "Availability Challenge"
- Select the provider you wish to challenge
- Complete the form and submit
Additional resources:
To learn more about DPI initiatives to improve digital learning equity and how your school district or family can get involved, visit the DPI Digital Equity webpage. For questions, please email Rachel Schemelin at Rachel.Schemenlin@dpi.wi.gov.
This item was submitted by Jan Schneider, Wisconsin DPI Director of Instructional Technology Services, and Rachel Schemelin, Wisconsin DPI E-Rate and Broadband Consultant.