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Reynolds announces new statewide broadband map, requests public input

The new map provides a more detailed view than prior maps, identifying the broadband service available at homes and businesses across Iowa as reported by broadband providers.

Iowa TorchbyIowa Torch
August 3, 2022
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Reynolds announces new statewide broadband map, requests public input
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DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Management Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) on Tuesday announced the release of a new broadband map of Iowa, reporting the conditions of broadband availability in accordance with federal grant guidelines at over one million locations throughout the state. The public can view the map here. 

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The new map provides a more detailed view than prior maps, identifying the broadband service available at homes and businesses across Iowa as reported by broadband providers. Locations with slower broadband speeds – defined by relevant federal guidelines to be slower than 100 upload/20 download – may be eligible for future grant funding opportunities issued by Governor Reynolds’ Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Program.  

“We are making important progress to connect all Iowans to high-speed broadband, but many communities remain unserved,” Reynolds said. “Today, I’m asking all Iowans to visit the broadband map and let us know if the broadband service reported at their location is inaccurate. This feedback will help us to direct resources to areas with the greatest need for broadband investment in the future.” 

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The publication of the map commences a 30-day challenge process where the public, broadband providers, and communities throughout Iowa can submit information to the OCIO wherever they believe the map incorrectly reports broadband service data. 

Instructions for challenging the map are available here, including videos, guides, and templates to assist members of the public, broadband providers, and communities who wish to submit a challenge. Challengers may also e-mail ociogrants@iowa.gov for assistance and questions. 

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