Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband Mapping and Data

Connect20 Summit: Data-Driven Approach Needed for Digital Navigation

The NTIA’s Internet Use Survey doesn’t delve deeply enough into why people choose not to adopt broadband.

FCC

House Subcommittee Witnesses Disagree on AI for Broadband Maps

The Communications and Technology Subcommittee held a hearing Tuesday on using AI to enhance communication networks.

BDC

FCC is Looking to Update its Definition of Broadband

The commission would increase its standard to 100 * 20 Mbps.

NTIA

NTIA OKs Virginia’s Broadband Plan, Commonwealth Launches BEAD Challenge Process

It is the second state to start ground-truthing broadband data as part of the $42.5 billion program under IIJA.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Some States Confused about Changes to NTIA Model Challenge Process

The new guidelines specify that only subscribers of 100 * 20 Mbps service will have speed tests accepted.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband Breakfast Webinar on Broadband Geospatial Planning

A tutorial for investors, broadband providers, and political leaders

Broadband Live

Area Challenges Could be Key for State Mapping Efforts: Experts

The next phase of broadband mapping is going to be very much state-driven, said panelists.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – What’s New in Broadband Mapping

Demand for an accurate and reliable map has now reached a pivotal juncture.

Broadband Live

Experts Disagree on Increased Requirements for FCC Broadband Nutrition Labels

Rules can increase the burden on small providers.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Report: U.S. is 32nd Worldwide on Broadband Affordability

The countries with the most affordable broadband were Hong Kong, Singapore, Denmark, and Finland.

Broadband Mapping and Data

How Did NTIA’s Allocation of BEAD Funding Compare with Prior Predictions?

Cartesian predictions follow closely with BEAD allocation announcements on Monday.

E-Rate

E-Rate for Wi-Fi on School Buses, $200M for Washington Broadband, Tribal Ready Partners with Nokia

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel on Monday introduced the ‘Learn Without Limits’ initiative to update the E-Rate program

USDA

Expert Argues over Definition of Sufficient Internet Speed in Broadband Programs

The 100 Megabits per second download * 20 Mbps upload does not satisfy needs in rural areas, said panelists.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Many Data Points Required for Broadband Planning, Event Hears

An assortment of data will be useful in all phases of the broadband planning process.

FCC

State Officials Highlight Discrepancies Between Updated FCC Map and Ground Truth

There are ‘locations where we know it is not possible to receive that level of service,’ said Maine’s broadband authority.

Expert Opinion

Tom Reid: Accountability in Broadband Maps Necessary for BEAD to Achieve Mission

The sheer magnitude of the overstatements in the FCC’s map makes the challenge process untenable.