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Michigan has been awarded $1.559 billion to ensure that every home, business, and community anchor institution in our state has access to high-speed internet. The BEAD State Challenge Process is the way we will determine which locations are currently “unserved,” which are “underserved,” and which are “served.” It is critical that every location in our state is classified correctly so that funding can be used in the places that need it. You can help by participating in the State Challenge Process.
During the BEAD State Challenge Process, residents, and Eligible Challengers (nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribal governments, and internet service providers) can help MIHI identify locations that are eligible to be connected to the internet through the BEAD program by submitting challenges (Eligible Challengers) or supporting data gathering (residents). Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs) like schools, libraries healthcare facilities and other organizations that help support their community can also engage in the process by providing evidence of broadband needs.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) participate both by submitting challenges where they have evidence that the State Challenge Map needs to be updated and by responding to challenges that are submitted for locations that they serve. All submitted challenges will be reviewed as they are received. ISPs and CAIs will have 30 days after receiving they are notified of challenges to their service (for ISPs) or status (for CAIs) to submit a rebuttal. MIHI’s Challenge Process will take place over 120 days.
Timeline
As a resident of Michigan, you can provide data for the State Challenge Process by:
There are two ways you can provide your data:
Challenge Process Resources
Understanding the BEAD Challenge Process
How to Report Internet Service Issues
How to Verify and Report Internet Speed Issues
Service availability and speed test challenges from individuals may be submitted through the MIHI portal.
MIHI Portal Access Instructions
If users require accessibility assistance with the MIHI BEAD Challenge Portal, please contact MIHI at Leo-MIHighSpeedInternet@Michigan.gov.