Broadband Mapping and Data

CostQuest

FCC Announces Video Tutorials to Assist Broadband Data Collection Filers

The tutorials are designed to assist filers in the ongoing effort to create updated broadband maps.

FCC

Community Crowdsourcing Efforts Essential to Accessing Federal Broadband Funding

In the absence of reliable federal broadband mapping data, communities are taking matters into their own hands.

Expert Opinion

Bryan Darr: Federal Broadband Funding is Available for Local Governments

Ookla can help your community get the funding you need to provide access for all to the digital economy.

USTelecom

Industry Concerned About Challenges of Getting Mapping Data to FCC

The FCC has a September deadline for mapping data it will begin collecting at the end of June.

Broadband Communities

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.