The BEAD timeline looms large for many who worry that two months is insufficient time to correct the map.
SHLB told FCC not all anchor institutions use non-mass market internet providers, which are left out of mapping.
Critics said that no one knows how thoroughly the map’s inaccuracies can be corrected before BEAD allocations must be made.
Some third parties are wondering about the terms on which they will be able to access the FCC's mapping fabric.
The 5th of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
The 4th of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
The 3rd of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
The 2nd of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
The 1st of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
Despite confidence in its mapping fabric, an FCC panel said the challenge process is important.
The new FCC requirements in the broadband data collection program are important to meet the nation’s connectivity goals.
The data will go toward improved maps, which the FCC chair said will be available by the fall.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is requesting Apple and Google remove the TikTok app over data concerns.
WISPA holds first trade show in two years, which touched upon broadband infrastructure, mapping, spectrum and other topics.