Service Description: PAU Service used for the application (PAU Tool). This is for State of Illinois purposes only.

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Max Record Count: 2000

Supported query Formats: JSON

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Layers:

• Eligible Locations (2)
• CAIs (3)
• PAUAggregateAreas (4)
• Shared Hexagons (5)

Description:

This feature service powers the PAU Selector Tool Application, supporting broadband coverage analysis and funding eligibility assessments for Illinois’ Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program under Connect Illinois Round 4.

The dataset provides essential information on premises addressable units (PAUs) and their broadband service classification, helping the Illinois Broadband Office, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and local governments identify unserved and underserved locations for broadband expansion.

This service includes served and ineligible locations, which are available at: Served/Ineligible Link.

Key Features & Data Layers:

• PAU Address Data – Identifies broadband-eligible premises across Illinois.
• Broadband Service Classification – Categorizes locations as served, underserved, or unserved.
• Funding Eligibility – Supports BEAD program assessments for broadband expansion.
• Geographic Data for Analysis – Provides precise spatial locations for PAUs.
• Live Updates & Integration – Maintained as an active production dataset for the PAU Selector Tool.

Usage & Integration:

• Essential for the PAU Selector Tool Application – Enables real-time broadband service classification.
• Supports BEAD Funding & Connect Illinois Initiatives – Used to assess funding eligibility for broadband projects.
• Broadband Infrastructure Planning – Helps state agencies, ISPs, and local governments target service expansion.
• Accessible in ArcGIS & GIS Applications – Supports integration with mapping tools and broadband planning dashboards.

Change Log:

• 6/6/2025 - Updated item details and metadata.
• 5/27/2025 - Updated item details.
• 5/23/2025 - Updated data.
• 1/23/2025 – Updated data, added links, and revised metadata for improved accessibility.

Important Links:

• 📍 Illinois Broadband Map – Explore broadband service and funding data.
• 🌐 Illinois Broadband Hub Site – Access state broadband policies, programs, and tools.

Access & Contact:

• Service Access: Available in ArcGIS Online
• Contact: Illinois Office of Broadband | 📧 broadband@illinois.gov
• More Info: Illinois Broadband Program Website

This PAU dataset is a core resource for the Illinois Broadband Office’s PAU Selector Tool, ensuring accurate broadband service classification and funding eligibility for Connect Illinois Round 4 and BEAD initiatives. This feature service supports the Illinois Broadband Office in its efforts under Connect Illinois Round 4, part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. It provides a foundational dataset for analyzing broadband coverage and funding eligibility across Illinois.

Copyright Text: Connected Nation, Illinois DCEO, CostQuest, US Census Bureau, FCC

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