Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband Mapping and Data

Study: Heaviest Broadband Users Will Keep Growing as Share of All Subscribers

By end of the year, 20% of all broadband subscribers will consume at least 1 TB per month.

Expert Opinion

Analyzing BEAD Eligibility, Service and Competition Gaps in One Florida County

The report shows a county not only rich in eligible locations, but also opportunities for competing with incumbent providers.

Broadband Mapping and Data

INCOMPAS Views Broadband As A Highly Concentrated Arena

Trade group wants FCC to address ISP market concentration in a pending report to Congress

Expert Opinion

From Plans to Progress: Using BEAD to Bridge the Digital Divide

The lack of a skilled workforce needed to build, maintain and operate the networks is a major challenge that could lead to delays.

Speed Test

FCC Launches New Mobile Speed Test App

The app will enable users to obtain information about their mobile network performance.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on September 18, 2024 - Measuring Broadband: What’s the Next Step?

In the evolving world of broadband, measuring internet connections is as crucial as it is complex.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Colorado Opens BEAD Public Comment Window

The public can review draft project area maps and program guidelines.

FCC

Rosenworcel: FCC Data Collection Update Coming This Week

The agency first circulated the update in May after taking comments earlier this year.

Expert Opinion

Garland McCoy: State Broadband Officials Must Be Prepared to Defend Deployment

Will you be prepared to defend your BEAD deployment at a future state or federal hearing?

Broadband Mapping and Data

Massachusetts Coalition Requests Residents Conduct Speed Tests

The state is currently in the BEAD challenge phase.

NTCA

Rural Electric Co-ops, Other ISPs Ask FCC to Verify Reported Coverage Data

Allowing providers to submit advertised speeds results in overstated coverage, groups said.

BEAD

NTIA Official Says Agency is Using Maps to Provide Faster Permitting

NTIA official reveals ongoing efforts behind the scenes to expedite BEAD permitting processes.

FCC

West Virginia Has Worst Internet, Claims DesignRush

The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.

Texas

Salt Lake City Has Fastest Internet Speeds, Says ISP Reports

The city has an average download speed of 6.5 Gbps, claims the report.

Charter

ISPs Should Report Only Hard Outages, Industry Says

ISPs say limiting outage reports to hard downs ‘would ensure that the definition of a reportable outage is straightforward, consistent, and meaningful.’

BEAD

Iowa Opens BEAD Rebuttal Window

Rebuttal submissions began June 14, initiating a 45-day window for ISPs to support or dispute challenges.