Mapping is an important step in Wisconsin's broadband planning efforts. The Wisconsin Broadband Office (WBO) works with providers, communities, the federal government and additional stakeholders to gather data and develop maps. These maps and data depict the current state of internet coverage and drive future deployment planning. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please email the mapping team at
PSCBroadbandData@wisconsin.gov.
If you want to report on your internet service, complete the
WISER survey and speed test.
Preliminary BEAD Eligibility Map
This tool displays the preliminary eligibility status of each Broadband Serviceable Location (BSL) for the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Most recently updated in August, 2024. Data is pending approval from NTIA and is intended for informational purposes only. An update will be published upon NTIA approval.
Preliminary BEAD Eligibility Map
Wisconsin Broadband Planning Map
This app depicts statewide internet access as declared by internet service providers through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Broadband Data Collection. Local connectivity summaries, internet survey and speed test results, and areas where broadband expansion funding has already been committed are also available.
Most recently edited in January 2024 to reflect broadband service availability as of June 30, 2023.
WISCONSIN BROADBAND PLANNING MAP
Broadband Grant Footprint
This mapping tool provides a look at the impact of broadband grant projects statewide. Users can search for grants in their area of interest by performing an address search and navigating the map. Grant projects can be looked at individually and in groups based on the grant round and technology type. A swipe bar tool is available to view completed projects separately from all in progress projects. Move the swipe bar to the right to view all completed projects and to the left to view all awarded projects.
Updated on November 14, 2024.
BROADBAND GRANT FOOTPPRINT
Wisconsin Broadband Map This app displays statewide internet access as declared by internet service providers through data collections by the PSC and Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The app allows users to identify local providers by simply clicking on the map. The PSC's Broadband Expansion Grant eligibility map layers are also displayed here when the PSC is collecting grant applications.
Updated on December 7, 2022 to show new State Broadband Expansion Grant eligibility guideline layers.
WISCONSIN BROADBAND MAP
Internet Discount Finder
Internet service providers offer a variety of discounted internet service options based on your location and eligibility. The Wisconsin Internet Discounter Finder can search these resources and provide a list of options available to you. In addition to discounted service options this finder incorporates the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Last updated in 2023. Verify current discount availability with individual internet providers.
Visit WBO's
Consumer Resources page for information on the Affordable Connectivity Program and other resources not in the Internet Discount Finder.
Internet Discount Finder
Federal Agency Maps
The following maps provide data on FCC funding and national coverage data.
National Broadband Funding Map
Visit the National Broadband Funding Map to see awarded federal funds from the Federal Communications Commission, U.S Department of Agriculture, and National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Search by address or download spatial data directly.
National Broadband Funding Map
FCC Broadband Map
Visit the National Broadband Map to see information about internet availability. Search by address to see internet providers serving your location, or see summary data at other geographic levels.
FCC Broadband Map
NTIA Permitting and Environmental Information Application
Visit the NTIA Permitting and Environmental Information Application to see potential permitting jurisdictions and understand environmental impacts of potential projects.
NTIA Application
Map Archive
The following maps contain historical data.
Wisconsin Broadband Expansion Grant Recipients: 2014-2020
Map of projects that were awarded funding through the PSC's Broadband Expansion Grant. By clicking on flags on the map, users can view general details about the awardees and link to their grant applications.
Grant Recipients Map
Wisconsin Public WiFi Locations Map: 2020
This mapping tool displays public WiFi locations that have been self-reported by entities and indivuduals to the PSC. The map displays hundreds of locations where citizens can go to use WiFi.
Charter and
Comcast/Xfinity also have mapping tools displaying their own WiFi locations in Wisconsin communities.
Last updated in Spring 2020. Verify current public WiFi availability with individual locations. Other providers may host their own WiFi locations maps.
WiFi Locations Map
View and Print Internet Coverage Maps: 2019
Derived from a 2019 update of the Wisconsin Broadband Map, these PDFs display internet access for counties and legislative districts across the state. In addition to coverage data, a local summary of Broadband Expansion Grant winners is included. Download any of these 200+ maps for sharing with fellow citizens or for personal reference.
Select a map from the menus below.
Wisconsin Mobile Providers: 2016
Depicts general areas of internet coverage offered through mobile data providers. Coverage data come from providers through the FCC's biannual data collections.
Mobile Providers Map