WISPA: Make Sure Reported Unlicensed Coverage is Up to Date

Broadband providers using unlicensed spectrum should make sure the coverage they reported to the Federal Communications Commission is up to date, said WISPA. Under new rules for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, states will have to make ineligible for funding some locations served with unlicensed fixed wireless. It's a victory for the group, which has been pushing for the chance to update BEAD maps. Broadband offices will have to consult the FCC’s coverage map to see where coverage is reported, and then will reach out to those internet service providers to quickly verify they can adequately mitigate interference before running an additional grant application round.