BEAD Changelog

Releases

Update data with the release of FCC Broadband Data Collection data as-of December 31, 2023 (retrieved from the FCC National Broadband Map)
Add geocoder widget to mapping tool, allowing user to search and navigate by place names
Add link to Broadband Climate Risk tool for relevant county selection
Set color thematic for mode that excludes DSL in counting “Served” locations to match normal mode, so that it’s easier to visually detect variations when switching between modes

Add county-level broadband stats (FCC) to the Broadband County Summary companion app
Add button to download broadband summary data for area selected on map
Add button to share URL for area selected on map
Federal funding data is now sourced from https://fundingmap.fcc.gov/data-download/funding-data.
The funding programs currently tracked on the rural broadband map include:
- Broadband Infrastructure Program
- Capital Projects Fund
- Connect America Fund Phase II
- COMMUNITY CONNECT GRANT PROGRAM
- Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model
- RDOF data (originally from https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904)
- RURAL ECONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
- State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
- TELEPHONE LOAN PROGRAM
- Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program NOFO 1

Create and deploy a Broadband County Summary companion app
Move county-level ACS statistics the companion app
Improve data fetching from CORI Data API (CDA) endpoints.
Simplify display of summary stats for Census blocks, ISP technology, and Award info in the Detailed Info section