New guidelines for the installation of internet have been put in place. There is a really tight timeline for communities and individuals to share feedback through the official public comment period. This public comment period will be your only opportunity to make your wishes known in the public record.

The Extension Broadband Team has scheduled a Preparing for BEAD BOB Public Comment Webinar for Thursday, August 21st, 12 noon – 1 pm to learn how to submit your public comment.

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: Noon – 1 PM CST
Registration: Preparing for BEAD BOB Public Comment webinar registration

Extension: Wisconsin BEAD BOB public comment office hours August 22, 25-28, 2025

To assist communities and individuals in filing their BEAD BOB public comment the Extension Broadband Team will hold office hours throughout the public comment period.

A special edition of the Extension broadband newsletter will be sent once the public comment period is announced.

Registration: Wisconsin BEAD BOB Public Comment office hours registration

Extension Broadband Team Office Hours:

· Friday, August 22, 2025, 9 AM – 10 AM
· Monday, August 25, 2025, Noon – 1 PM
· Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 9 AM – 10 AM
· Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Noon – 1 PM
· Thursday, August 28, 2025, 9 AM – 10 AM