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How we measure internet access is broken in America, and the FCC wants to fix it – How Fast Does The Internet Need To Be In Montana

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As the pandemic rages on, the FCC took its first steps to overhaul its heavily criticized system for counting the number of U.S. households without access to vital high-speed internet access.During a Federal Communications Commission meeting Wednesday, acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the formation of the Broadband Data Task Force to create an accurate map of broadband access. At least seven FCC departments will be involved.

Having an accurate map of internet access is extremely important. One of the FCC’s priorities is to close the “digital divide” by increasing access to the internet in low-income and rural communities. The issue has come to the fore during the pandemic as students and workers rely on remote learning and work. Without an accurate map to illuminate the problem, it’s difficult to implement a solution.

 

 

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Are you concerned about Internet access, cost, speed etc. in Montana?  Would you like to contribute your thoughts to the ongoing MEDA Broadband Committee efforts?   Please feel free to comment either in this posting or the one below:

 

How Fast Does The Internet Need To Be In Montana To Be Competitive? What Do You Think?

Montana can’t state competitive as a desirable location if we don’t have the basics available which definitely includes reasonably priced and a consistent minimum download and upload speed Internet.

 

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