Sens Thune, Fetterman, Fischer Introduce Legislation to Improve the FCC’s Broadband Mapping Process

Sens John Thune (R-SD), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Broadband Mapping Accurate Providers Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and improve its broadband mapping process. The FCC has made significant strides in enhancing the accuracy of its National Broadband Map, but providers have reported difficulties with the FCC’s challenge process, which allows providers to dispute the serviceability of certain locations. The Broadband MAP Act of 2026 would instruct the FCC to review and assess its mapping and challenge procedures.