Broadband Mapping and Data
CostQuest Describes How It Handles Unexpected Hurdles
The company creating the nation’s broadband location database confronts recurring data challenges.
BDC
Broadband Data Collection is the name given in 2021 to the FCC's broadband mapping and data initiative. Previously, it was the DIgital Opportunity Data Collection.
Broadband Mapping and Data
NTCA Members Deliver Fiber to Rural Schools, Libraries, and Hospitals
Survey of NTCA members finds nearly nine in 10 schools, libraries, and hospitals are served by fiber.
FCC
Carr To Congress: FCC Improving Coordination Among Federal Broadband Programs
Chair responds to an April audit that flagged mapping weaknesses and data gaps.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC’s New Broadband Fabric Now Governs High-Cost Program Oversight
States, ISPs still struggling to challenge its accuracy
988 Lifeline
'Top Hits' From Jessica Rosenworcel’s Farewell FCC Meeting
Biden FCC chairwoman reflected on four years of achievements.
Section 706
NCTA: Inflation Far Outpacing Retail Price of Broadband
Broadband has become more affordable, even as other costs have risen
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Urged to Include Crowdsourced Data in Broadband Maps
Ookla, rural advocates push for 'real-world' speed test data.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Urged to Improve Approach to Collecting Broadband Data
Stakeholders pushed for better data and stricter standards.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Data, Competition and Affordability Key to Expanding Broadband
Key recent developments include FCC fines on nine ISP, the annual 706 Report and a pending deadline for the FCC's broadband labels program.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Cracks Down on ISPs For Not Filing Broadband Data
National Telecom failed to submit broadband data three times in two years, bureau said.
5G Fund
FCC Moves Forward with 5G Fund for Rural America
Carr argued against moving forward with fund changes before BEAD deployments.
Expert Opinion
Analyzing BEAD Eligibility, Service and Competition Gaps in One Florida County
The report shows a county not only rich in eligible locations, but also opportunities for competing with incumbent providers.
NTCA
Rural Electric Co-ops, Other ISPs Ask FCC to Verify Reported Coverage Data
Allowing providers to submit advertised speeds results in overstated coverage, groups said.
BDC
Association Urges FCC to Wait for BEAD Allocation Before 5G Fund Auction
Stakeholders are pushing for the 5G Fund auction to be postponed until after all BEAD subgrantee awards are finalized.
BDC
Advocacy and Opposition in Digital Discrimination Reporting Mandates
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
BDC
FCC Imposes $10,000 Fine on ISP for False Broadband Claims
A leaked email from a company exec revealed that the false data was a deliberate attempt to prevent competitors from accessing government grants earmarked for broadband expansion in the region.
