BEAD-Changelog.qmd

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## Releases

### 2024-08-25 Updates for version 4

  - Update data with the release of FCC Broadband Data Collection data as-of December 31, 2023 (retrieved from the [FCC National Broadband Map](https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/data-download/nationwide-data){.external target="_blank"})
  - Add geocoder widget to mapping tool, allowing user to search and navigate by place names
  - Add link to [Broadband Climate Risk tool](https://broadband-risk.ruralinnovation.us/){.external target="_blank"} for relevant county selection
  - Set color thematic for mode that excludes DSL in counting "Served" locations to match normal mode, so that it's easier to visually detect variations when switching between modes

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### 2024-04-23 Updates for version 3

  - Add county-level broadband stats (FCC) to the [Broadband County Summary](https://broadband-county-summary.ruralinnovation.us/) companion app
  - Add button to download broadband summary data for area selected on map
  - Add button to share URL for area selected on map
  - Federal funding data is now sourced from [https://fundingmap.fcc.gov/data-download/funding-data](https://fundingmap.fcc.gov/data-download/funding-data).<br/>
    The funding programs currently tracked on the rural broadband map include:
      - Broadband Infrastructure Program
      - Capital Projects Fund
      - Connect America Fund Phase II
      - COMMUNITY CONNECT GRANT PROGRAM
      - Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model
      - RDOF data (originally from https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904)
      - RURAL ECONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
      - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
      - TELEPHONE LOAN PROGRAM
      - Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program NOFO 1

### 2024-03-27 Updates for version 2

  - Create and deploy a [Broadband County Summary](https://broadband-county-summary.ruralinnovation.us/) companion app
  - Move county-level ACS statistics the companion app
  - Improve data fetching from CORI Data API (CDA) endpoints.
  - Simplify display of summary stats for Census blocks, ISP technology, and Award info in the Detailed Info section