February 27, 2024
Illinois Broadband Internet Map in Progress:
Help Confirm its Accuracy!
The State of Illinois has initiated a challenge process that provides Illinoisans an opportunity to review its new broadband availability map. The updated map will determine which locations are eligible for funding through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Your participation could help bring broadband funding to Lake County!
Everyone is encouraged to review their home and/or business on the map and ensure their broadband internet information is accurate. Lake County residents, businesses, and property owners may submit a challenge (see below) if there are inaccuracies.
Internet Speed Test
If you are challenging your internet speed listed on the map or if your latency is over 100 milliseconds (ms), visit beadchallenge.org and follow the instructions for taking internet speed tests and submitting the results.
Other Challenge Types
If you are challenging other information listed on the map, first review the challenge types, then complete the challenge form. Lake County will then submit your challenge information directly to the State. Challenges must be submitted by March 14 at 5 pm.
How the BEAD Program is Funded
Illinois was awarded $1.04 billion in federal BEAD Program funds by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to continue efforts connecting homes and businesses to modern high-speed internet. Learn more
Questions and Assistance
The State of Illinois and Lake County are available to answer questions and provide assistance throughout the BEAD challenge process. For more information, contact:
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