Broadband Mapping and Data

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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?

Speedtest.net

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.

FCC

Affordability Mapping Essential for BEAD Deployments, Experts Say

Neglecting to map regions where both affordability and accessibility limit high-speed internet subscriptions could impair effectiveness.

FCC

FCC Circulating Update to Broadband Data Collection Program

A proposed order will enhance auditing and verification, the agency said.

FCC

No Funding for ACP, Rip-and-Replace in FCC’s FY25 Budget Request

Many budget priorities hinge on Congress reinstating the commission's spectrum auction authority.

OTI

Group Points To A Few Early Problems With Broadband Labels

Open Technology Institute thinks the FCC needs to address problems with ISP labels to ensure the intent of the mandate is being honored.

BEAD

States Gear Up for Subgrantee Selection in $42.5 Billion Federal Broadband Expansion

Arkansas and Tennessee now expect to service thousands fewer locations than originally anticipated through the BEAD program.