Better Broadband

New FCC Broadband Map Crowdsources Regulation of Broadband Availability


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The FCC has released a new, more detailed broadband map, enabling the public, governments, schools, libraries, etc., to challenge listed locations and reported service levels. This updated transparency allows individuals to correct inaccurate location placements and contest declared service speeds if they do not match the actual offering. The new data is anticipated to instigate numerous challenges, obligating Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to either accept changes or negotiate disputes. If unresolved, the FCC will intervene. This process, taking several months, will ultimately result in a second map draft, which the NTIA will use to allocate $42.5 billion in broadband deployment funding.
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Better BroadbandBy Clearfield

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