Wyoming Broadband Availability Map

On November 18, 2022, the FCC released its pre-production draft of its new broadband maps. Maps that show the availability of high-speed Internet service are nothing new. The problem is that the FCC’s maps had previously relied on information that failed to paint the whole picture of who did and who did not have the internet. The FCC’s older maps collected data at the census block level, meaning that if a single home was served in a census block, the whole block would show up as served on our maps. The net result was maps that were overly optimistic, lacked location-specific information, and subsequently glossed over gaps in coverage. With these new maps, the FCC has integrated the information from broadband providers with hundreds of location-specific data sources, giving us a far more detailed and accurate picture of fixed broadband availability. These improved maps will mean direct benefits for consumers. Users now have a one-stop-shop to search for their address and find information about which internet service providers claim to offer service at the location, the broadband technologies they offer, and the maximum download and upload speeds they advertise for each technology. The new maps will help policymakers more accurately target investments to expand broadband to unserved and underserved areas and close the digital divide.

Mapping

To maximize the efficient use of broadband funding, the Wyoming Business Council conducted its own broadband mapping program with the support of LightBox, an experienced national data and mapping firm. Wyoming’s Internet Service Providers are critical partners in this process and submitted broadband coverage information to help us create a detailed broadband map.

You can access the Public Wyoming Broadband Availability Map Here: 

Internet Service Providers who provided data for the Wyoming Broadband Availability Map and approved grant applicants can access the Wyoming Broadband Grant/Application Tool (map) Here: Password Required

Mapping

To maximize the efficient use of broadband funding, the Wyoming Business Council conducted its own broadband mapping program with the support of LightBox, an experienced national data and mapping firm. Wyoming’s Internet Service Providers are critical partners in this process and submitted broadband coverage information to help us create a detailed broadband map.

You can access the Public Wyoming Broadband Availability Map Here: 

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