CNS maps out BEAD eligible areas

CNS has created an interactive map to identify the level of broadband service is available throughout the country, with the goal of helping providers plan where they may want to apply for BEAD funding…

This data is derived from the FCC’s Dec. 2022 data collection. Data is shown at the smallest hex bin level made publicly available.

We’ve included 2 layers that look at the data in two different formats:

  • Hex bins that served, underserved, unserved for wireline only

  • Hex bins that served, underserved, unserved for wireline and licensed fixed wireless

The colors reflect the maximum-reported speed in that hex bin:

  • Green >=100 AND 20
  • Blue >=25 AND 3 but ,100 AND 20
  • Red <25 AND 3
  • Orange bins reflect bins that have at least one BSL, but no provider reported service there for the wireline and/or fixed licensed wireless tech codes

Location counts are estimates based on the total counts reported by a nationwide satellite provider.

By zooming in closely, you’ll see the location counts, the fastest speeds, and the name of the either the fastest provider in that bin (not all providers are shown if multiple providers report the same speed).

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About Ann Treacy

Librarian who follows rural broadband in MN and good uses of new technology (blandinonbroadband.org), hosts a radio show on MN music (mostlyminnesota.com), supports people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota (elimstrongtowershelters.org) and helps with social justice issues through Women’s March MN.

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