Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC’s New Broadband Fabric Now Governs High-Cost Program Oversight
States, ISPs still struggling to challenge its accuracy
FCC
As States Struggle to Challenge FCC Map, Local Communities Can Help Maximize BEAD Funding
Panelists compared the FCC’s process to flying a plane while it’s being built.
FCC
‘It Is a Concern’: FCC Contractor Responds to Commercial Conflict Concerns Over Map Challenge Process
CostQuest’s CEO said states need to look at their vendors if they pose a problem challenging FCC map data.
BDC
Reason 2 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Aren’t There Other Databases?
The 2nd of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
FCC
FCC Points to Congress on USF, Texas Hires LightBox, Lit Communities Hires Lindsay Miller
The FCC will let Congress make changes to its authority to add contributors to the Universal Service Fund.
FCC
States are Making Their Own Broadband Maps to Challenge the FCC’s Data
With FCC maps promised soon, some states are preparing to possibly challenge them by making their own.
FCC
FCC Opens Broadband Data Collection Program
The data will go toward improved maps, which the FCC chair said will be available by the fall.
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.
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
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.
CostQuest
Broadband Breakfast on December 22, 2021 — When Will the Broadband Maps Get Fixed?
We’ll look at the current state of broadband mapping and where it needs to be to successfully deploy broadband infrastructure.
