Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband Mapping and Data

Rural States Struggling with Affordable Broadband Access: BroadbandNow

The group found many rural households have access to broadband infrastructure, but not affordable plans.

Broadband Mapping and Data

OpenVault Reports Accelerated Broadband Usage

Notes subtle, but historic shift in second quarter.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on September 24, 2025 - Broadband Mapping and Funding Accountability

Broadband mapping and rigorous funding oversight are essential to ensuring internet access nationwide.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Gomez Wary of FCC’s Deployment Inquiry

The agency is proposing to scrap assessments of broadband affordability and adoption.

Broadband Mapping and Data

FCC Moves Forward With Broadband Deployment Inquiry

The agency also proposed reducing price regulations on legacy business data services.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Groups to FCC: Continue Assessing Broadband Affordability, Adoption

The agency is set to vote Thursday on whether to propose scrapping the inquiries, which were first conducted last year.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Sens. Fischer, Cortez Mastro Introduce MAP for Broadband Funding Act

Bill pushes FCC to improve functionality and and transparency of broadband spending map

Broadband Mapping and Data

Analysis: LEO Bids Average $886 Per Location in Tennessee BEAD Round

Fixed wireless requested $1,289 per location, fiber averaged $4,903

Michael Santorelli

Study Finds BEAD Locations Plummet After Rule Changes

Does Connecticut need any BEAD money?

Broadband Mapping and Data

States Report Few Valid Challenges Under BEAD’s Mapping Update

Fears of massive eligibility losses did not materialize

NTIA

Pew: Incomplete Federal Data Threatens Effectiveness of Broadband Deployment Programs

'Gaps in data collection can cause misallocation of public resources.'

Broadband Mapping and Data

NTIA Locks Additions to Broadband Maps Under BEAD

States may delete, but not add, BEAD-eligible locations

Broadband Mapping and Data

FCC Replaces Professional Engineer Regulation with Qualified Engineer Standard

Unanimous vote eases broadband data collection rules.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Bringing Ookla Speed Test Data to Bear on BEAD Program

To help state officials assess new entrants within a short time span, Ookla brings historical performance data to the table.

Expert Opinion

Garland McCoy: Make BEAD Deliver Where It Matters Most–Rural America

A rural-first approach would address the core equity and produce tangible, far-reaching benefits for all Americans.

BEAD

Expert: Some States Could See Decrease in BEAD Locations Because of Unlicensed Wireless

Broadband mapping expert found that in 11 states, more than 25 percent of likely BEAD-eligible locations could be taken off the map.