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Post-Challenge Process BEAD Map
The California Public Utilities Commission is pleased to announce the publication of the Post-Challenge Process BEAD Map for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Subgrantee Selection Process.
This interactive map represents the results of California’s BEAD Challenge Process submitted in December 2024 to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and approved in January 2025. It identifies all BEAD-eligible Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs) in the state by FCC Location ID, incorporating adjudicated challenge determinations and enforceable commitments from internet service providers. This map is the result of a transparent, evidence-based, fair, and expeditious challenge process related to the eligibility of grant funds for specific locations as served, unserved, underserved, or Eligible Community Anchor Institution.
The BEAD Map is an essential tool to enable California’s goals of expanding affordable, reliable, high-speed internet access across California and serves as a key resource for potential applicants to identify and evaluate project planning areas. However, it is important to note that:
- This map does not represent the final set of qualifying broadband for state and federal enforceable commitments. These will continue to be updated until the Subgrantee Selection Process begins.
- State enforcement commitments, such as awards from the Federal Funding Account and other state programs, are reflected as of September 26, 2024.
- Federal enforceable commitments, such the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, are reflected as of October 1, 2024.
- The map shows pre-Challenge and final adjudication status for challenged BSLs.
- Applicants may use the map and accompanying datasets to inform their project planning but should anticipate potential updates prior to the start of the Subgrantee Selection Process.
This map displays NTIA-approved post-Challenge Process results submitted in December 2024. The map is subject to revision prior to the opening of subgrantee selection to capture state and federal enforceable commitments or per NTIA reconciliation guidelines.
Post-Challenge Process Data Download
Applicants can access updated datasets in the Data Download section. These files show the post-Challenge Process classification (served, unserved, underserved, and community anchor institutions (CAIs)*) of each Broadband Serviceable Location (BSL) in California by FCC Location ID. The files reflect the results of the Challenge Process, pre-challenge modifications, and de-duplication of state and federal enforceable commitments. Applicants will be able to download BSL and map data, as well as Location IDs and a PDF of their application, through the BEAD application portal when it launches. Applicants are encouraged to use a combination of the datasets and final map to conceptualize project planning areas.
Map and Data Vintage
As of February 7, 2025, the Post-Challenge BEAD Map reflects the following:
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Fabric Version: 4
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Fabric Date: December 31, 2023
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National Broadband Map Availability: May 14, 2024
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Federal Deduplication Version Date: October 1, 2024
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State Deduplication Date: September 26, 2024
*The BEAD Challenge Process allowed for adding CAIs that were not previously identified as BSLs.
BEAD Subgrantee Technical Assistance Special Edition
On February 13 from 1-2 p.m. PST, BEAD Office Hours will focus on the Post-Challenge Process BEAD Map. We will spend the first 30 minutes learning about the various layers, filters, and how to use the map. The remainder of the office hours will be used to answer questions. If you are already registered to attend Office Hours, no action is needed.
To sign up for Office Hours, register here.
CPUC BEAD Subgrantee Selection Process Timeline
The California Public Utilities Commission has announced the provisional timeline for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Subgrantee Selection Process. This timeline outlines key milestones in California’s efforts to ensure universal access to affordable, high-quality internet for all Californians. It includes critical stages such as publishing the NTIA-approved map of Broadband Serviceable Locations, opening the Subgrantee Prequalification and Grant Application periods, conducting a fair and transparent Subgrantee Selection Process, and preparing the Final Proposal for submission to the NTIA, which must be submitted by October 2, 2025.
Subgrantees are encouraged to use the timeline to prepare their prequalification and application materials in advance of the Grant Application period.
The CPUC’s BEAD Resources webpage has an initial application checklist to help applicants prepare for Prequalification and Application phases, specifically noting items that may take longer to obtain or prepare.
This provisional schedule is designed to meet NTIA-mandated deadlines for California and is subject to revision. Please plan accordingly and check back for updates to this schedule.
View the timeline here.
BEAD Subgrantee Technical Assistance Schedule
Webinars
The CPUC is holding a series of Technical Assistance webinars about the BEAD Subgrantee Selection. This webinar series will provide detailed information on each step of the program, including the application process, financial and technical requirements, evaluation and scoring of applications, and other key elements for participation.
Office Hours
The CPUC will host office hours for live questions about the BEAD Subgrantee Selection Process. Office hours will be held every Thursday from 1-2 p.m. PST, starting January 16 through May 8, 2025.
To attend Office Hours, register here.
For upcoming webinars and other outreach, visit the BEAD Events page.
As a reminder, recordings and presentations from past webinars and office hours are also available on the BEAD Events page.
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