Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America’s broadband buildout.

The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.

The BEAD program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department.

Fiber-optic technology is the gold standard for home or commercial broadband, and powers wireless connectivity, too.

The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure.

Open Access networks separate network operations from internet services. Ownership may also be separate from operations.

Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD.

Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes.

The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access.

Cloud computing relies upon robust and high-speed upload and download internet speeds.

Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations.

Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication.

Mobile communication has become a central part internet connectivity.

The 5G wireless standard promises breakthrough in capacity, speed and dynamic spectrum-sharing capabilities.

Wireless Internet Service Providers play an important role in delivery of fixed wireless broadband.

Satellite broadband remains an option those areas beyond the reach of fiber, terrestrial or mobile wireless.

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