Broadband Mapping

Broadband Mapping8 months ago

FCC Broadband Challenge Data May Be Evaluated Post-Deadline by the Commerce Department

States facing difficulties collecting coverage data may have more time to present challenges.

Broadband Mapping9 months ago

What You Need to Know About the FCC’s Maps and the Challenge Process

The Broadband Breakfast Report for January 2023 lays out the things to know about the challenge process.

Broadband Mapping10 months ago

Garland McCoy: Some State Attorneys General Are Preparing to Take the FCC to Court

While some will "cash out," other state broadband officials will seek the full measure of federal broadband infrastructure funds due.

Broadband Mapping1 year ago

FCC Challenge Process Important for Getting Accurate Maps, Says Technology Policy Institute

Better and more up-to-date information can come from harmonizing existing data sets, updated whenever a given map has new information.

Broadband Mapping1 year ago

Utah’s Broadband Maps Are Ready for Federal Funding, Broadband Director Says

'The efforts that have been done in the past have been a great foundation.'

Broadband Mapping1 year ago

FCC Opens Broadband Data Collection Program

The data will go toward improved maps, which the FCC chair said will be available by the fall.

Broadband Mapping1 year ago

Industry Concerned About Challenges of Getting Mapping Data to FCC

The FCC has a September deadline for mapping data it will begin collecting at the end of June.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

CostQuest to Supply FCC Broadband Map After Watchdog Denies Contract Appeal

The Government Accountability Office rejected LightBox's bid to protest CostQuest's award to build the map.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

Crowd-Sourced Broadband Maps Often More Useful Than Government Efforts, Panel Says

Community broadband data can be collected by harnessing the power of the individual.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

NTIA Notice of Funding Opportunity on Infrastructure Bill Might Move to June

The timeline was provided by Associate Administrator Doug Kinkoph, although the agency plans to meet statutory deadlines.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

NTIA National Broadband Availability Map Expands to New States and Territories

Nevada, Louisiana, American Samoa and Puerto Rico will join.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

Broadband Breakfast Panel Emphasizes Need for Better Mapping to Maximize Infrastructure Bill Money

Funds made available by the infrastructure bill will not need solid maps to make spending efficient, experts agree.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

Broadband Breakfast Panelists Pitch Solutions for Finer Broadband Mapping Data

Experts argue for significant changes in order for broadband mapping efforts to be successful.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

Washington State’s Russ Elliot Touts Mapping to the Doorstep as Key to Success

Washington State's head of broadband says mapping to the premises paying dividends in the state.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

FCC Speed Test App To Improve Broadband Mapping, Agency Says

The agency hopes its new speed test will inform an initiative for more accurate broadband maps.

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

Closing Digital Divide Starts With Accurate Maps, Says Gigi Sohn

March 15, 2021 – Gigi Sohn, former president of advocacy group Public Knowledge, said authorities at the Federal Communications Commission and […]

Broadband Data3 years ago

New Broadband Mapping Fabric Will Help Unify Geocoding Across the Broadband Industry, Experts Say

March 11, 2021 – The Federal Communications Commission’s new “fabric” for mapping broadband service across America will not only help […]

Broadband Data3 years ago

GOP Grills FCC on Improving Broadband Mapping Now, as Agency Spells Out New Rules

March 11, 2021 – Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has changed her stance on the timeline for updating […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

Panelists Say Biden Administration Can Add Real Value Through Better Coordination on Broadband Mapping

March 9, 2021 – Different departments in the federal government have different broadband maps, which has caused a lack of […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

Brian Mefford: A Radical and Realistic Approach to Rural Broadband Mapping

When America built our railroads and highways, paper maps were updated continuously with feedback from the edge of the networks […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

In Discussing ‘Broadband and the Biden Administration,’ Trump and Obama Transition Workers Praise Auctions

November 22, 2020 – In the event that the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden seeks substantial funding for broadband […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

At INCOMPAS, Top House Democrats Say Republicans’ COVID-19 Broadband Response Inadequate

September 15, 2020 – The lack of access to broadband is still a widespread issue across the country, especially in […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

Charlottesville Regional Equity Atlas Project Aims to Provide Greater Visibility into Geographic Disparities

August 6, 2020 – As the three-year anniversary approaches of the Unite the Right rally, a shocking display of white […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

Federal Communications Commission Finally Approves Efforts to Improve its Broadband Mapping

July 16, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission approved measures aiming to improve the accuracy and speed of the agency’s […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

Broadband Maps Largely Unreliable, Say Panel Members

May 20, 2020 — Broadband Breakfast Live Online panelists on Wednesday said that current broadband maps are insufficient and that […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

Senate Committee Simultaneously Praises Broadband Providers and Scorns Broadband Maps

May 13, 2020 — “Among the 10 largest countries in world, the U.S. is the only nation that reported no […]

Broadband Mapping4 years ago

Commerce Department’s NTIA Details Its New-Found Progress in Broadband Mapping Technology

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2020—The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunication and Information Administration is moving forward with various forms of broadband mapping, […]

Broadband Data4 years ago

In the Quest to Build a Better Map, Many Non-Profits and Consultants Bring Creativity and Grit to Broadband Data

WASHINGTON, February 26, 2020 – Independent actors are leading the way in fixing the widely-identified flaws with the Federal Communications […]

Broadband Mapping4 years ago

Broadband Roundup: The Future of Work and Minorities, State Broadband Officials Meet at Pew, NYC’s Open Access Plan

“The future of our economy is dependent upon how we treat our most vulnerable communities, including those most susceptible to […]

Antitrust4 years ago

EU Grills Facebook on Third-Party Apps, Google CEO ‘Maps’ the Future, Broadband Now Checks FCC Data

The European Union requested documents from Facebook to determine whether Facebook partially awarded users data to special third-party applications, The Wall […]

Broadband Mapping4 years ago

FCC ‘Coloring Outside the Lines’ on Broadband Mapping, Say Critics at Next Century Cities Event

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2020 – The broadband data collection activities of the Federal Communication Commission are inaccurate by an “order […]

Broadband Mapping4 years ago

‘Mapping America’s Broadband’ Video from SHLB’s AnchorNets Conference Showcases and Educates

WASHINGTON, October 30, 2019 – Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday posted the video of the “Mapping America’s Broadband” session at the […]

Broadband Mapping4 years ago

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Gives the Broadband Scoreboard at SHLB: FCC Maps-0, Libraries-1

ARLINGTON, Virginia, October 17, 2019 – Federal Communication Commissioner Geoffrey Starks summarized his keynote message to the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband […]

Broadband Mapping4 years ago

Tackling Broadband Mapping Critics, FCC Orders ISPs to Provide Geospatial Data and Will Implement ‘Crowdsourcing’

WASHINGTON, August 1, 2019 — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday initiated a new process for collecting fixed broadband data […]

Broadband Data4 years ago

Federal Communications Commission and Internet Providers Need to Improve Broadband Mapping, Say Experts

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2019- Broadband mapping experts believe that the Federal Communications Commission and internet service providers are not doing […]

Broadband Data4 years ago

Drew Clark: Broadband Maps Are a Mess, So Now Let’s Focus on Actually Improving Them

The Founder of Broadband Census and Breakfast Breakfast, and the former executive director of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois – […]

Broadband Mapping4 years ago

Panelists Highlight Importance of Accurate Broadband Maps in Closing Digital Divide

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2019 — Closing the digital divide will require a multifaceted long-term solution, and better broadband maps are […]

Broadband Data4 years ago

Broadband DATA Act Clears Senate Committee and Dish Network Purchases $5 Billion Wireless Assets

The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously passed the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act on Wednesday, Broadcasting and Cable reports. […]

Broadband Mapping4 years ago

Maps Still Inaccurate, YouTube Privacy Breach, and Commerce Department Dysfunction

On Thursday, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai urging the agency to […]

Broadband Breakfast

Efficacy and Timeline of FCC’s Challenge Process Questioned by State Officials, Industry Experts

FCC Broadband Challenge Data May Be Evaluated Post-Deadline by the Commerce Department

What You Need to Know About the FCC’s Maps and the Challenge Process

Garland McCoy: Some State Attorneys General Are Preparing to Take the FCC to Court

FCC Challenge Process Important for Getting Accurate Maps, Says Technology Policy Institute

Utah’s Broadband Maps Are Ready for Federal Funding, Broadband Director Says

FCC Opens Broadband Data Collection Program

Industry Concerned About Challenges of Getting Mapping Data to FCC

CostQuest to Supply FCC Broadband Map After Watchdog Denies Contract Appeal

Crowd-Sourced Broadband Maps Often More Useful Than Government Efforts, Panel Says

NTIA Notice of Funding Opportunity on Infrastructure Bill Might Move to June

NTIA National Broadband Availability Map Expands to New States and Territories

Broadband Breakfast Panel Emphasizes Need for Better Mapping to Maximize Infrastructure Bill Money

Broadband Breakfast Panelists Pitch Solutions for Finer Broadband Mapping Data

Washington State’s Russ Elliot Touts Mapping to the Doorstep as Key to Success

FCC Speed Test App To Improve Broadband Mapping, Agency Says

Closing Digital Divide Starts With Accurate Maps, Says Gigi Sohn

New Broadband Mapping Fabric Will Help Unify Geocoding Across the Broadband Industry, Experts Say

GOP Grills FCC on Improving Broadband Mapping Now, as Agency Spells Out New Rules

Panelists Say Biden Administration Can Add Real Value Through Better Coordination on Broadband Mapping

Brian Mefford: A Radical and Realistic Approach to Rural Broadband Mapping

In Discussing ‘Broadband and the Biden Administration,’ Trump and Obama Transition Workers Praise Auctions

At INCOMPAS, Top House Democrats Say Republicans’ COVID-19 Broadband Response Inadequate

Charlottesville Regional Equity Atlas Project Aims to Provide Greater Visibility into Geographic Disparities

Federal Communications Commission Finally Approves Efforts to Improve its Broadband Mapping

Broadband Maps Largely Unreliable, Say Panel Members

Senate Committee Simultaneously Praises Broadband Providers and Scorns Broadband Maps

Commerce Department’s NTIA Details Its New-Found Progress in Broadband Mapping Technology

In the Quest to Build a Better Map, Many Non-Profits and Consultants Bring Creativity and Grit to Broadband Data

Broadband Roundup: The Future of Work and Minorities, State Broadband Officials Meet at Pew, NYC’s Open Access Plan

EU Grills Facebook on Third-Party Apps, Google CEO ‘Maps’ the Future, Broadband Now Checks FCC Data

FCC ‘Coloring Outside the Lines’ on Broadband Mapping, Say Critics at Next Century Cities Event

‘Mapping America’s Broadband’ Video from SHLB’s AnchorNets Conference Showcases and Educates

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Gives the Broadband Scoreboard at SHLB: FCC Maps-0, Libraries-1

Tackling Broadband Mapping Critics, FCC Orders ISPs to Provide Geospatial Data and Will Implement ‘Crowdsourcing’

Federal Communications Commission and Internet Providers Need to Improve Broadband Mapping, Say Experts

Drew Clark: Broadband Maps Are a Mess, So Now Let’s Focus on Actually Improving Them

Panelists Highlight Importance of Accurate Broadband Maps in Closing Digital Divide

Broadband DATA Act Clears Senate Committee and Dish Network Purchases $5 Billion Wireless Assets

Maps Still Inaccurate, YouTube Privacy Breach, and Commerce Department Dysfunction

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