Rep. Neguse Urges FCC to Fix Broadband Map 'Deficiencies' for Colorado
Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., is urging the FCC to “immediately address deficiencies” with its broadband coverage maps and related “standards that determine a serviced area, both of which neglect to consider the distinct challenges in providing” connectivity “in mountain communities…
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across Colorado.” Inadequate broadband availability in those areas of the state “places a significant strain on my constituents and raises serious safety concerns,” Neguse said in a letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel released Wednesday night. “Many of the areas referenced above appear to have full mobile broadband coverage, which is not reflective of the reality on the ground. The resulting inaccuracies are major impediments to unserved and underserved communities seeking federal and state resources specifically designed to address broadband gaps such as these.” NTIA recently said it’s giving the state $826.5 million via its broadband equity, access and deployment program (see 2310260066).