New Telecommunications Public Searchable Map Database

The USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Telecommunications Program is excited to announce the launch of the new Public Searchable Map Database!

This new resource provides the public a fully searchable database that contains information on all retail broadband projects provided assistance, or for which assistance was sought, in the United States, US Territories, and Compacts of Free Association (COFA) sovereign states under the RUS Telecommunications Program.

We encourage you to visit the Public Searchable Map Database and start exploring its functionality, including the advanced Search Filters and downloadable Results Table.

Please Note: The Public Searchable Map Database will be replacing the Telecommunications Program Funded Service Areas Map and the ReConnect Proposed and Approved Projects Map. Any applications that are not approved for funding will be removed from the Public Searchable Map Database.

Please submit any questions using the Contact Us Form.

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