FCC Unveils New National Broadband Map
November 18, 2022 – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released an initial version of its new national broadband map that shows location-level information about broadband services available throughout the U.S.
The map, publicly available online at https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home, shows where fixed and mobile internet services are available as of June 30, 2022.
Users can enter their address and review information about fixed and mobile broadband services that are available at their location. Fixed and mobile broadband availability data shown on the map were submitted by internet service providers through the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC).
Consumers, state, local, and Tribal governments, service providers, and other entities can file challenges to the fixed and mobile broadband availability data directly through the map interface to correct the information. Users also can correct information about their location or add their location to the map if it is missing. Location data comes from the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric, which is a common dataset of all locations in the U.S. where fixed broadband internet access service can be installed.
Additional information on the availability and location challenge processes is available from the FCC’s Public Notice. A fact sheet about the national broadband map was also released.
