Broadband Mapping and Data

Fabric

FCC Maps Inaccurate on Anchor Institutions, SpaceX Requests Licensing, New Consolidated CFO

SHLB told FCC not all anchor institutions use non-mass market internet providers, which are left out of mapping.

Broadband Mapping and Data

FCC Maps Have ‘Misleading’ Satellite Claims, Need Clarity on Challenge Process: Advocacy Group

The commission published the initial draft of its map Friday, unleashing a storm of controversy in the industry circles.

Fabric

Commercial Mapping Products Positioned to Compliment, Challenge FCC Map

Commercial mapping products are emerging as complementary resources for both industry and government players.

BDC

Industry and Other Internet-Focused Observers React to Release of National Broadband Map

Critics said that no one knows how thoroughly the map’s inaccuracies can be corrected before BEAD allocations must be made.

Broadband Live

FCC Releases National Broadband Map Amid Controversy

To correct for inevitable errors, the FCC is soliciting challenges to the map’s provider-submitted data.

FCC

‘It Is a Concern’: FCC Contractor Responds to Commercial Conflict Concerns Over Map Challenge Process

CostQuest’s CEO said states need to look at their vendors if they pose a problem challenging FCC map data.

Fabric

Draft National Broadband Map To Be Released November 18, FCC Says

The FCC said individuals will also be able to challenge its broadband fabric once the draft map is released.

Infrastructure

Broadband Breakfast Releases Video Preview of Digital Infrastructure Investment–Washington

Learn about Digital Infrastructure Investment–Washington on November 17, and register to attend.

FCC

Broadband Labels Shouldn’t Burden Small Providers, Wireless Association Says

WISPA’s letter notes that many of its member are small providers that serve sparsely populated areas.

FCC

FCC Filings Expose Divisions on Broadband ‘Nutrition’ Label Disclosures of Speeds

‘There are serious questions about whether a strong, effective label is achievable with a 2–2 Commission’

BBLO

States Could Face Legal Jeopardy From Challenging the Fabric: Chief Data Officer of Montana

‘If…you’re leasing that data from a private entity, you can’t just hand it over to another private entity.’

Fabric

NTIA Plans to Award $50 Million Contract to CostQuest, but Considers Competitive Procurement

Earlier this month, the NTIA publicized its intention to negotiate a sole source contract with CostQuest Associates.

ISP

In a SamKnows Panel Discussion, Speed is Becoming Less Important than Reliable Broadband Service

ISPs have begun selling home network equipment themselves, which has become popular.

FCC

Communities Must Be Accurate in Fabric-Challenge Submissions, says Mapping Non-profit

‘Local communities have a lot of data and knowledge that CostQuest and the FCC don’t have,’ Dustin Loup said.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband ‘Funding is Sufficient to Achieve the Program’s Availability Goal,’ Says Cable Industry Study

Study says California and Texas will be the biggest BEAD winners, with grants of more than $3 billion each.

Infrastructure

SpectrumX Announces New Partnership for Speed Tests with Historically Black Colleges

Florida A&M University, the University of the Virgin Islands and Morgan State University will measure broadband speeds in underserved communities.