The filing window for the Urban Rate Survey is closed and the data collection tool is now offline.

The data collection tool will be back online before the next filing cycle starts.

Overview: Each year, the FCC conducts a survey of the fixed voice and broadband service rates offered to consumers in urban areas.  The FCC uses the survey data to determine the reasonable comparability benchmarks for fixed voice and broadband rates for universal service purposes.

Completing the Survey

• Urban Rate Survey Data Collection Site
• Instructions (PDF) (open in Chrome)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Find a Census Tract for the Survey (PDF)
• Reset an FRN Password

CSV Formatting Guides

• Broadband Formatting Guide
• Voice Formatting Guide

For help, call (202) 418-0940 or email UrbanRateSurvey@fcc.gov.

Results and Data from previous Surveys

Archived data from previous urban rate surveys

Calculating the 2023 Broadband Reasonable Comparability Benchmark

• United States 2023 Broadband Benchmark Calculator
• Alaska 2023 Broadband Benchmark Calculator

Estimating Fixed Broadband Monthly Data Usage for 2017 Usage Allowance

• Raw MBA (Measuring Broadband America) Data: Excel | CSV
• Methodology (Word)

Urban Rate Survey Orders and Public Notices