FCC to Streamline Broadband Data Collection Processes

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to streamline the processes supporting its Broadband Data Collection. These improvements will help federal agencies; state, local, and Tribal governments; and other interested stakeholders identify and target broadband investment to areas where it is needed most. These actions aim to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs, while also improving the accuracy of the data collected and shown on the National Broadband Map. The Report and Order aligns reporting requirements for broadband availability and subscription data; streamlines the Fabric challenge process by eliminating the requirement that providers be notified of and allowed to respond to Fabric challenges during the Fabric development cycle; simplifies verification and audit processes; and makes certain administrative changes to the BDC rules to increase clarity.