1 About Coverage Requests
PoGO Alerts Network coverage depends on our scanning infrastructure and the availability of data for each geographic area. We actively work to expand coverage based on community demand and operational feasibility.
If your area isn't currently covered or you'd like to see expanded coverage in an existing region, you can submit a formal coverage request. Coverage requests require a funding commitment to ensure sustainable operation of the new or expanded area.
- You need a pogoalerts.net account with Discord linked, and you need to be in the PGAN Discord server. Submitting is free.
- A new region is built once subscribers commit 75% of its running cost in tokens — not you alone
- Expansions cost as little as 1 token when the region is already well-funded
- New regions receive 100% worker coverage for the first 30 days
2 Types of Coverage Requests
New Region Request
Request coverage for an area that is not currently available in our system.
- Areas not currently on the coverage map
- New cities or towns
- Underserved suburban areas
Coverage Expansion
Request to expand the boundaries of an existing region.
- Extend region boundaries
- Add specific neighborhoods
- May be free if region is over 100% funded
Region Split Request
Request to split a large region into smaller areas.
- Large metro areas that need subdivision
- Distinct neighborhoods with different needs
- Funding depends on resulting region sizes
3 Funding Requirements
A new region costs the same every month whether one person uses it or fifty, so it is built once enough people have committed to it — not once one person has promised to. Committing costs nothing extra: it moves a regional token you already pay for, and you can take it back at any time.
New Region Requests
Once the discovery sweep has measured the area, we publish the number of tokens it needs and open it for commitments. When 75% of them are committed — by anyone, in any number of tokens — and stay committed for a week, the region is built and every committed token moves onto it automatically.
Committing a token costs nothing. The one charge in the process is a survey fee once the request passes Checking: $10 for an area under 50 km², $25 for 50 to 500 km², and $50 above that. Staff can waive it, and it isn't refunded if you withdraw. A committed token is one of yours, parked on an area that does not exist yet instead of on a region that does, and the same buttons that put it there take it back.
Expansion Requests
Every expansion costs at least 1 token. Above that floor the cost tracks how many extra workers the added ground needs, and the region's current funding level:
- Region over 100% funded: Usually the 1-token minimum, because existing subscribers already cover most of the additional scanning load
- Region under 100% funded: You'll need to contribute tokens to cover the gap plus the expansion cost
How the token figure is worked out
A discovery sweep counts what is actually in the area you drew. That count becomes a route, the route becomes the number of workers needed to walk it, and those workers are what the tokens fund. Scanning a new area adds workers — it does not take them from anywhere else. What moves the figure:
- Number of scan points - more ground to walk needs more workers
- How often it has to be revisited - the same target for every region, so it sets the scale rather than the difference between areas
- Geographic complexity - irregular shapes take more workers to cover
Every request's working is shown on its own page, from the spawnpoint count through to the token figure. Tokens are the unit coverage is sized in; we do not publish what an area costs us to run.
4 How to Submit a Request
Coverage requests are submitted through the Request Coverage page. You'll need a linked Discord account so we can create a discussion thread for your request.
Step 1: Choose your request type - New Region or Expand Existing
Select Request Type
Choose between New Region (for areas we don't currently cover) or Expand Existing (to extend an existing region's boundaries). For expansions, you'll also select which region you want to expand.
Enter Request Details
Provide a Proposed Name for the coverage area (e.g., "Downtown Seattle" or "North Austin") and a Description explaining why this area would benefit from coverage.
Step 2-3: Fill in the request details and estimated users
Estimate Interested Users
Enter your best estimate of how many users would benefit from this coverage area. This helps us prioritize requests and plan capacity.
Draw the Coverage Area
Use the interactive map to draw the boundaries of your requested area. Click the polygon or rectangle tool on the right side of the map, then click points to outline the area. Double-click or click the starting point to complete the shape.
Step 4: Use the drawing tools to outline your requested coverage area
Review Important Information
Before submitting, review the important information box which explains:
- New regions need 75% of their running cost committed in tokens before they are built
- New regions receive a 30-day grace period with 100% worker coverage
- Expansions cost at least 1 token, more when the extra ground needs more workers
- A Discord thread will be created for your request
Step 5-6: Review the important information and submit your request
Submit Your Request
Click the Submit Request button. A Discord thread will be automatically created where you can discuss your request and receive updates on its status.
You must have a Discord account linked to your PoGO Alerts Network profile to submit coverage requests. This allows us to create a discussion thread and communicate with you about your request status. Link your Discord account if you haven't already.
5 Tips for a Successful Request
The request form captures all required information automatically, but here are some tips to help your request get approved quickly.
Writing a Good Description
- Explain the community need - Mention local Pokemon GO groups, raid activity, or Community Day participation
- Highlight notable locations - Parks, downtown areas, popular spawn points, or event venues in the area
- Be specific about boundaries - Even though you draw on the map, mentioning major streets or landmarks helps us verify the area
- Estimate users realistically - A reasonable estimate helps us plan capacity
Drawing the Area
- Be precise - Draw boundaries that accurately represent the area you want covered
- Consider geography - Rivers, highways, and other natural boundaries often make good region edges
- Don't over-extend - Larger areas cost more to scan; focus on the core area you need most
- Use edit tools - You can modify your shape after drawing using the edit and delete tools
Example Description
"Downtown Riverside has an active Pokemon GO community with 200+ members in our local Discord. We host weekly raid trains at the Mission Inn and regular Community Day meetups at Fairmount Park. The area bounded by CA-91, CA-60, Chicago Ave, and University Ave contains most of our active player base. We estimate 50-75 users would benefit from alerts in this area."
6 After Submitting Your Request
When you submit your request, a Discord thread is automatically created for discussion. You can track your request status on the Request Coverage page under "My Requests".
Submitting is free, and you can have 2 requests open at a time. Your request moves through these stages, shown on the Request Coverage page and in your thread:
Checking
We look at where the area is, what it overlaps and how big a survey it needs. Then we start the survey. Once Checking is done, you pay a one-off survey fee to start the survey: $10 for an area under 50 km², $25 for 50 to 500 km², and $50 above that. Staff can waive it, and it isn't refunded if you withdraw.
Surveying
We're scanning the area to count its spawnpoints. The sweep stops by itself once it stops finding new ones, and the cost comes from what it counts.
Funding
The area is open for tokens. You commit one of your own, and anyone else can back it with theirs. Committing costs nothing extra, because it moves a token you already have. An expansion costs at least 1 token.
Your review
Your areas are in your Discord thread. Tap Accept if the names and borders look right, or ask for changes.
Building
We're setting up the scan and adding its areas to alerts.
Live
Scanning has started. Pick its areas in your alert settings to get alerts. A new area scans at full rate for its first 30 days. After that its scanners follow its support, so keep tokens on it.