The BEAD Challenge: An Internet Census
Why This Is Important
This is the one chance to make sure that the information about your home, business or community institution internet service is correctly listed with the state and federal government. Future funding to expand broadband service depends to locations like your depends on this accuracy; funding will be based on this data.
Check out the information listed on the map below and then act if it is wrong. The window for action ends on July 20.
Use the state’s portal below to check the status of your home, business or community institution.
How to Make A Challenge for a Location
Challenges can only be made via the portal
While residents can provide information (evidence) about their location, only government or nonprofits can officially submit a challenge
There are different types of challenges. Most frequent will be speed of service, reliability of service (latency), and availability of service.
FAQs: information the Alliance has gathered that might be helpful
Need Help?
Help in facilitating a challenge- Contact Connected Nation at: [email protected]
Overall questions/clarifications, reach out to MBI: [email protected]
Official MBI Information
The Official Rules of the BEAD Challenge – approved by the feds; proposed by MBI.
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MBI Office Hours
Resident Instructions
A one-page instruction flyer that explains how and why residents should participate in the challenge process. Includes screenshots.
Outreach Materials
Alliance outreach fliers for use with residents and ally organizations
