The need for accurate data pinpointing where broadband service is available, and where it is not available, has never been greater. Service providers and governments use broadband maps to make decisions about where service is needed and how to fund the expansion of broadband services.
The FCC is in the process of updating its current broadband maps with more detailed and precise information on the availability of fixed and mobile broadband services. The Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program will give the FCC, industry, state, local and Tribal government entities, and consumers the tools they need to improve the accuracy of existing maps.
Spotlight
December 8, 2021 - Event
Broadband Data Collection Tribal Governments’ Technical Assistance Workshop
October 25, 2021 - Public Notice
FCC Announces Initial Tribal Broadband Data Collection Workshop
August 25, 2021 - Order
Order Granting Extension Of Time
August 12, 2021 - Event
Broadband Data Collection Challenge Process Webinar
Milestones
- Establish Rules and Requirements for the Broadband Data Collection
- Begin Contracting Cycle for Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric
- Award Data Architect Contract
- Design and Develop Broadband Data Collection (BDC) IT Systems
- Engage in Inter-Governmental Coordination Efforts
- Perform Feasibility Study with U.S. Postal Service
- Conduct Rulemakings on Mobile Challenge Process and Verification Issues
- Begin BDC IT System Development Work & Testing
- Develop Speed Test App & APIs for Mobile Challenge Process and Crowdsourcing
- Launch BDC IT Systems
- Provide Technical Assistance to Small Providers, Tribal Entities
- Validate Provider-Submitted Data
- Integrate Challenge Process, Crowdsourcing Data
