Broadband Mapping and Data

Texas

State Broadband Directors Have a Lot to Offer Each Other, Broadband Communities Hears

One of the most helpful things a state broadband director can do for themselves is pick up the phone.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Ookla Has Verizon as Fastest Q1 Fixed Provider, T-Mobile Takes Top Spot for Mobile

T-Mobile was also named the most consistent mobile operator and topped 5G download speeds.

FCC

FCC Mapping Data Open, Google-Waze Challenged in Court, Florida Co-op and Conexon Connect Team Up

Fixed wireless providers will be given an opportunity to view data about their served regions ahead of fabric roll-out.

ARPA

Montana Mapping Official: Treasury Deadline for ARPA Fund Disbursement Probably Too Soon

Montana’s chief data officer believes 2026 is too early for state mapping to be completed and funding requests submitted.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Completed Maps Will ‘Absolutely’ Be Available This Fall, FCC’s Rosenworcel Says

‘It is all systems go,’ the chairwoman said at a House Energy and Commerce hearing Thursday.

Expert Opinion

Michael Jones: Maps and Data Analysis are the Keys to Effectively Targeting Broadband Subsidies

The key to states’ success on infrastructure builds lies in the analysis of the data they collect.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Crowdsourced Data Critical to Identify Underserved Communities, Lawmakers Hear

The FCC has added crowdsourced data to its repertoire for accurate broadband maps.

FCC

‘Not a Data Company’: LightBox Disappointed by Mapping Contract Denial

LightBox and CostQuest spoke to Broadband Breakfast after a decision to deny overturning the FCC’s mapping contract selection.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Former FCC Commissioner O’Rielly Emphasizes ‘Unserved’ As Priority for Infrastructure Bill Funds

Whether infrastructure money should prioritize those with the lowest speeds has been a chief debate since the bill’s passage.

Broadband Mapping and Data

FCC’s Rosenworcel: Broadband Nutrition Labels Will Create New Generation of Informed Buyers

The FCC hopes companies will make it easier for consumers to choose a broadband plan that fits their needs.

NTCA

Small ISP Organizations Push FCC for Flexibility on Broadband Label Compliance

Advocates say strict compliance requirements may economically harm small providers.

Infrastructure

IIJA Application Webinars, NY Broadband Survey, Chinese LEO Broadband Satellites

The Commerce agency will hold pre-funding technical assistance hearings for infrastructure bill money starting this month.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband Breakfast Interview With LightBox’s Bill Price on How States Can Get Better Maps

Bill Price discussed the work of LightBox in ensuring that states receive funding to close the digital divide.

Infrastructure

CostQuest to Supply FCC Broadband Map After Watchdog Denies Contract Appeal

The Government Accountability Office rejected LightBox’s bid to protest CostQuest’s award to build the map.

Broadband Mapping and Data

NTIA Head Reiterates Importance of Broadband Maps for Fund Disbursal

Alan Davidson applauded the FCC’s effort in getting better broadband maps.

BDC

FCC Sets June Date to Begin Collecting ISP Data for Improved Broadband Map

Service providers must submit their data by early autumn to be included in the agency’s upcoming national broadband map.