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CA BEAD Public Comment

California is committed to transparency throughout each step of the BEAD Program. Visit the CPUC&apos;s <a href='https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/beadprogram' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank' >BEAD Program webpage</a> to learn more, <a href='https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/broadband-implementation-for-california/bead-program/bead-events' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank' >BEAD Events</a> for recordings of webinars and office hours, and <a href='https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/broadband-implementation-for-california/bead-program/bead-resources' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank' >BEAD Resources</a> for useful tools to prepare to engage in the BEAD Program in California.

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For technical assistance with the map, please email <a href='mailto:cahelpdesk@ready.net'>cahelpdesk@ready.net</a>.The CPUC has a dedicated email for questions about the BEAD Subgrantee Selection process. Please send questions to <a href='mailto:BEADgrant@cpuc.ca.gov'>BEADgrant@cpuc.ca.gov</a>.For general questions about the BEAD Program in California (excluding Subgrantee Selection), please email the CPUC BEAD team at <a href='mailto:BEAD@cpuc.ca.gov'>BEAD@cpuc.ca.gov</a>.For Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our <a href='https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/broadband-implementation-for-california/bead-program/bead-faq-page'>FAQ page</a>.

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Address information is required to submit your feedback on broadband. Please enter your address below. It will not be shared with the public. For more information, please see the CPUC's <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/about-cpuc/privacy-policy'>privacy policy</a> Please type in the address in the “Enter a location” box. If you do not have internet service at the address you are entering, select the option below.

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California’s Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) Program represents another critical step in the state’s commitment through Broadband for All, to close the digital divide in California. BEAD prioritizes unserved and underserved locations to expand economic growth and job creation, as well as access to healthcare and essential services across the spectrum for students, families and businesses.

Welcome to California's BEAD Grant Program

We need your help! In order for future broadband funding to go where it is needed most, we want members of the public to let us know whether the current broadband map accurately depicts your home or business. Does the map show internet service is available where you know it isn’t? If you have service, does the map accurately show the speeds you are receiving?On this website you can check the Consumer Challenge Map and submit a challenge for locations where you have evidence of service not meeting the standards set forth for the BEAD Program. If your challenge is successful, that address may become eligible for funded broadband infrastructure through the program. If the map already shows your location is unserved or underserved, that location is automatically eligible, and you don’t need to submit a challenge.Follow three easy steps to participate:<ol style='font-size: 22px;'><li>Enter your location.</li><li>Check the broadband availability data reported for your address.</li><li>If the information listed is incorrect, submit evidence through the website. Your evidence will go to an organization that can submit a challenge to the data on your behalf.</li></ol>

Welcome to California's BEAD Consumer Challenge Page

Modifications to the data displayed include DSL, fixed wireless, and state funding considerations.

Welcome to the page for local governments, Tribal governments, nonprofits, and broadband service providers, which are the “permissible challengers” allowed by BEAD Program rules.Select one of the options below to register as a permissible challenger or read the Challenge Portal user guide. Further down on the page, you can download data files of unserved, underserved, served, and CAI locations.

Welcome to California’s BEAD Permissible Challengers Page

This form can help you correct the eligibility of your address for BEAD funding.

Don't get left out of the BEAD funding program. Submit a map comment for your address.

Individual Challenge Home

Consumer Challenge Map

California BEAD Registration

Help bring strong, reliable broadband to all California.

California BEAD Home

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This quick survey helps you and your neighbors in California win grants to deliver you better broadband service.

Be a champion of your community. Help California by taking the broadband survey.

Take the Survey | CA

This quick and easy test helps you and your neighbors in California win grants to deliver you better broadband service.

Welcome to California’s BEAD Permissible Challengers Page

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