Acting FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Response Regarding Broadband Data Collection

On May 5, 2021, Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel responded to various Members of Congress regarding the FCC's efforts to make the broadband deployment data it collects more accurate, particularly after the passage of the Broadband DATA Act. She wrote, "I am pleased to report that we have made significant progress in just a few months, including the efforts highlighted below. In addition, we are actively exploring further near-term efforts to improve our data and outreach and will seek to make information available to the public as we continue to develop the information collection envisioned by the Broadband DATA Act." Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel highlighted the following actions:

• The formation of a Broadband Data Task Force.
• FCC has begun the contracting necessary to build new databases and systems. 
• The issued Request for Information (RFI) to jump-start the contracting process for the creation of the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric.
• Working with other government agencies to coordinate efforts.
• Stepping up outreach efforts to consumers and other stakeholders, including the public-facing website fcc.gov/BroadbandData.