Broadband Portal

Working to bring high-speed internet to rural Tuolumne County

Thanks to everyone who checked their internes speeds as part of the BEAD challenge process.

For the latest information on the BEAD challenge program, visit the CPUC BEAD challenge page.

American Connectivity Program

UPDATE: The ACP has stopped accepting new applications as of Feb. 8, 2024 and April of 2024 will be the last month that enrolled households will receive the full benefit. Current customers should have received a notice from their internet provider about how this wind-down will impact their internet service and bill, and are urged to contact their internet provider for further questions

Broadband Program EIR project

The County is working to produce an Environmental Impact Report for broadband projects. We expect this to streamline the process of moving to the construction phase while protecting vital environmental and cultural resources. Additionally, it should significantly reduce the cost and time required for ISPs to build. Learn more on the Broadband Projects page.

Broadband mapping efforts.

The CPUC recently released updates to two maps that will be used to determine grant funding. The California Interactive Broadband Map will be used to determine eligibility for CASF Infrastructure Grants, which are funded by a surcharge rate on revenues collected by telecommunications carriers from end-users for intrastate telecommunications services. The Federal Funding Account map will be used to distribute last-mile infrastructure grants with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). DETAILS

Nearly 700 challenges were submitted in our effort to correct FCC data. It's still important to challenge problems when they arise. The FCC map will be used for future projects and funding so continuing to test and confirm the service at your address is worth while.