FCC's National Broadband Map: Implications for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
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Description
Provides an overview of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) broadband mapping activities. Describes the November 2022 National Broadband Map and its implications for the Broadband
Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which was created to provide broadband service to unserved locations. Discusses potential implications of inaccurate data in the National Broadband Map and challenges to the accuracy of the map, as well as considerations for Congress.
Date
12/2022
Organization
Congressional Research Service
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Access
· Broadband
· Infrastructure
· Policy