Broadband Data

Available datasets to expand statewide knowledge of the broadband landscape

The Wisconsin Broadband Office (WBO) routinely collects and maintains data to better understand internet accessibility across the state.  As these data sets are made available, they may be downloaded by the general public at the links below.

Data provided online are available in the format in which they are maintained by the WBO. Staff are not necessarily available to convert data to other formats.

All data hosted by the WBO are subject to the PSC’s Terms and Conditions. For questions regarding the datasets please contact: pscstatebroadbandoffice@wisconsin.gov.

Available Datasets:

Wisconsin State Broadband Office 2016 High Speed Internet Survey

Over 10,000 records collected to help identify areas of broadband demand across the state. Download

Broadband Coverage Data

Mapping layers displaying internet coverage as displayed on the Wisconsin Broadband Map. Data current up to December 31, 2018. Download geodatabase or shapefile data.​ Metadata​

Broadband Demand Survey: 2013

Nearly 10,000 records collected to help identify areas of broadband demand across the state. Download

Broadband Expansion Grant Eligible Guideline Areas: Fiscal Year 2020

Developed by the WBO to determine eligibility for the annual Broadband Expansion Grant. Zip file also includes areas without 5 Mbps Download / .6 Mbps Upload speeds. Download

Areas in Wisconsin without 10 Mbps Download / 1 Mbps Upload Speeds

Developed as an aid for consumers and broadband providers. Data from December 31, 2016. Download

Community Anchor Institution (CAI) Survey: 2014

CAI data is self-reported by organizations. The PSC has not verified the accuracy of survey results. Download tabular and spatial data.

FCC CAF-II Eligible Areas in Wisconsin

Areas eligible for internet expansion through the federal government's program for price-cap internet service providers. Original data obtained from the Federal Communications Commission. Download

FCC Commercial Towers in Wisconsin

Commercially registered towers obtained from the Federal Communications Commission. Download

Telephone Exchange Boundary Map Data

Boundary mapping files for the PSC's telephone exchange boundary map. Download

Wisconsin Address and Parcel Data: 2014

Collected as part of the LinkWISCONSIN EBM Address Point and Parcel Mapping Project, and received by the PSC on June 30, 2014. Addresses: Download Parcels: Download