FCC Maps of Internet Availability and Grant Funding for New Construction

FCC Current Availability Map

The FCC has collected data from Internet Service Providers (ISPs). That data is the basis for determining the internet service level at each location.

Unserved: Less than 25/3
Underserved: At least 25/3 but less than 100/20
Served: At least 100/20

Visit https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/
Here are some notes that may be useful in using the map:

Enter an address until you can choose it from the picklist.
The address may not be in the database as expected. For example, it might be Hwy instead of US or Ark.
Once your address is available, zoom in until you can see dots.
On the left-side toolbar, the last icon is for "Layers" and the "Satellite" view may be more helpful than the default view.
Once your address appears on the right side, choose the gear icon below it and to the right.
Under "Technologies", change to "All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless".
Under "Speed", change to "100/20".
Now, click the dot for your building.
On the right, under your address, you can now see a list of providers, their technology, and speeds. If you have their service, and the listing it not accurate, you can choose "Availability Challenge". Anyone can challenge the FCC map.
If there is NOT a dot for your building, click the building and the "Challenge Location" dialog appears. Anyone can challenge the FCC map.
The Arkansas Broadband Office issued some notes for the challenges:
PDF File
If you are trying to see the dots for a larger area, use your browser's zoom control, typically Ctrl- (zoom out, see more), Ctrl+ (zoom in, get closer) and Ctrl0 (reset to normal view).

FCC Funding Awarded Map

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has collected data from many sources that have provided funding to build internet infrastructure.
Visit https://fundingmap.fcc.gov/
The maps shows Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that have been awarded funding:

Use basically the same procedures as above map.
Click a dot to see the ISP and source of funding.

Historical

In March and April of 2024, the Nevada County Broadband Committee worked with ARConnect, the Arkansas State Broadband Office, to help with the Challenge Process that determined the accuracy of the map that in turn determinted the locations for which a qualified Internet Service Provider (ISP) would be awarded BEAD grant money to build broadband internet service. We have archive thed Committee's version of this web page during that period here.