FCC Proposes to Streamline Broadband Data Collection
Rural providers warn accuracy issues remain as agency moves to simplify system.
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission is preparing to overhaul its Broadband Data Collection.
The commission is set to vote May 20 on proposed changes aimed at streamlining the reporting, audit, and challenge processes that underpin the map. The BDC collects data used to build the National Broadband Map.
The proposal would cut requirements the agency views as unnecessary while automating parts of the verification process. The item aims to streamline processes, reduce regulatory burdens, and improve data accuracy, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a blog post Tuesday.
