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The map shows broadband availability for consumers and businesses across the country, with the FCC launching its first draft of the map last November.. The number of unserved homes and businesses ...
CHECKING ON THE NATIONAL BROADBAND MAP 3.0 As U.S. families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) marks this time of the year with the release of new ...
If you want to know which cell phone provider gets the fastest speeds, check out the mobile broadband options. On the FCC's map, you can see what technology the provider uses, such as fiber ...
To better reflect its understanding of broadband coverage across the US, the FCC launched its National Broadband Map in 2022. The purpose of the map is to reflect coverage data submitted by ISPs.
ISPs are required to submit coverage data for the FCC's broadband map, and there is a challenge process in which false claims can be contested. The FCC recently sought comment on how well the ...
Consumers can use the free app to test their mobile broadband speeds and participate in the FCC’s national broadband map challenge process. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
FCC data gives us a better understanding of where ISPs offer service, but it isn't perfect. Here's what the data shows and how to report inaccuracies.
The FCC is restarting its 5G Fund for Rural America, announcing a new reverse auction that will award up to $9 billion in "targeted investments ... to bring voice and 5G mobile broadband service ...
On December 13, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced significant updates to its Mapping Broadband Health in America platform. This enhanced tool, now incorporating a range ...
In terms of the BDC filing window, the FCC said that beginning on January 2, 2025, facilities-based broadband service providers may submit data into the BDC system at https://bdc.fcc.gov/bdc, ...
FCC TO UPDATE BROADBAND MAP DATA COLLECTION ... This follows the May 21 release of the National Broadband Map’s fourth iteration; the FCC will continue releasing updated versions every six months.
The Federal Communications Commission took the first step Wednesday in developing a comprehensive plan to give all Americans high-speed Internet access. At a meeting in Washington, the commission ...