Join the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) webinar “2023 ConnectHomeUSA – Understanding Broadband Mapping for HUD-Assisted Communities,” as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff provides an overview of the National Broadband Map, ongoing data collection efforts, and how ConnectHomeUSA communities and other HUD-assisted organizations can ensure the map accurately reflects broadband availability in their community. 

The FCC’s National Broadband Map is used to identify internet service availability at individual locations nationwide, and the accuracy of the data underlying the map is essential as states and tribes receive historical levels of funding to expand broadband access in underserved communities. The National Broadband Map will also determine where this funding may be used and the FCC has a challenge process for stakeholders to verify the accuracy of the location data.

HUD-assisted communities should act now to ensure accurate data is in place for their communities before the upcoming challenge deadline. The accuracy of the data underlying the map is essential as states and Tribes receive historical levels of funding to expand broadband access in underserved communities. If a location is not on the map, funding may not be allocated to connect that location.