LAYER NAME:
BEADAwardeeEntityPublic (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program Awarded Entity (for public distribution))

SUMMARY:
Depiction of awarded projects for the BEAD program in Wisconsin. 

Visit the BEAD Grant Program page for more information (https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/ServiceType/Broadband/GrantBEAD.aspx).

A web map of this data at more accurate and precise geography is available here: https://maps.psc.wi.gov/apps/BEADAwardeesMap/.  

DATA FUNCTIONALITY AND ATTRIBUTES:
Data are provided in geodatabase and shapefile formats and are provided with tabular attributes to support map display and analysis within ESRI or open source mapping tools. Data are aggregated at the H3 hexagon level 8.

The attribute is listed below (Unique shapefile field names are in parentheses.):
Attribute				Description
OBJECTID				Esri-based default field storing the unique ID of each record in the map layer.
Shape					Esri-based default field storing geometry data of each record in the map layer.
BEADAwardeeCount(BEADAwardee)		Count of BEAD awarded locations by respective entity in hexagon area.
h3index					Hexagon ID based on the H3 hierarchical geospatial index.
state					State that the H3 hexagon is associated with. Includes bordering states for hexagons overlapping the state line.
parent_id				Parent hexagon ID for the respective h3 hexagon based on the H3 hierarchical geospatial index.
entity					Name of BEAD grant awardee.
Technology				Internet transmission technology type used in proposed project.
county					County awarded locations are associated with.
tribe_					Tribal government entity awarded locations are associated with, if any.
TechnologyProcessing(Technolo_1)	Code representing internet transmission technology type used in proposed project.
Shape_Leng				Esri-based default field representing length of the perimeter of the hexagon.
Shape_Area				Esri-based default field representing area of the perimeter of the hexagon.

DISCLAIMER:
This map service shows an aggregated view of awarded locations based on the mapping submissions given to the PSC by applicants. Licensing restrictions prohibit release of point-level BEAD awards. Actual awarded locations are visible here: https://maps.psc.wi.gov/apps/BEADAwardeesMap/. 
Maps may be printed but there are no claims of completeness or accuracy. 
These data are for general reference purposes only.
All critical information should be independently verified. 

CONTACT:
Wisconsin Broadband Office
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
4822 Madison Yards Way
P.O. Box 7854
Madison, WI 53705-9100

EMAIL: 
PSCBroadbandData@wisconsin.gov

PHONE: 
608-267-1204

DATE:
February 23, 2026 - Original release.