Wisconsin Broadband Office

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The mission of the Wisconsin Broadband Office (WBO) is to make high performance broadband more accessible, resilient, competitive and affordable in Wisconsin. Since 2009, the WBO has been collecting and mapping broadband coverage information for improved planning purposes. As part of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the WBO serves as the leader and coordinator of broadband goals, data and strategies across the state. Our vision is that all Wisconsinites have the information technology capacity needed to fully participate in society. ​

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)​

On December 31st, the FCC launched the Affordable Connectivity Program. This longer-term program was created by Congress in the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, and replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.

>learn about the ACP here​​

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PSC Internet & Phone Helpline

The PSC has established their Internet & Phone helpline for Wisconsin consumers. Please dial 608-267-3595 to speak with dedicated PSC staff or leave a voicemail.

​Broadband Grants

On November 9, 2021, Governor Tony Evers announced that the PSC will make available $100 million for the next round of the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​Applications are available as of Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

• Applications are due on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 4 p.m. CT.
  

>learn about the grant program   ​

In July 2013, the state created the Broadband Expansion Grant program to help meet the demand for improved broadband and encourage its development in Wisconsin's unserved and underserved areas. Since then, the PSC has awarded approximately $74.2 million to 268 grant projects in eight fiscal years. ​​​

Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access​

On July 14th, 2020, Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #80 (Accessible Version) creating the Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access. The task force will advise the Governor and Wisconsin State Legislature on broadband actions and policy, including strategies for successfully expanding high speed internet access to every residence, business, and institution in the state; initiatives for digital inclusion; and pathways to unlocking and optimizing the benefits of statewide, affordable access to broadband for all communities in Wisconsin.​​

> find out more about the Task Force​

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​Wisco​nsin Broadband Plan

​​Check what's in store for expanding internet access in Wisconsin.

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​Find your internet options

View broadband coverage in Wisconsin

>view web map   ​

​Internet Discount Finder

Internet providers offer an array of discounted internet subscriptions based upon a variety of factors such as income, participation in Free and Reduced Cost Lunch programs, housing assistance, veteran status, Medicaid, Supplementary Security Income and more. The Wisconsin State Broadband Office has developed a tool to help identify programs available based upon location.

>search database

Print Local Coverage Map

Select from county & political district areas​

>print your map

High-Speed Internet Access Demand Survey

Thank you to the over 14,000 citizens and businesses who participated in our High Speed Internet Demand Survey. The survey ended on December 31st, 2016. Survey results will be made available in Summer 2017. An updated survey participation map (by county) is available below.

>see the results

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