​Congress and federal agencies depend on the National Broadband Maps to determine where service is and isn’t available to guide federal funding decisions.

Better data and improved collaboration between the FCC and providers is needed to ensure federal funds are used effectively to connect rural communities.

The National Broadband Map should prioritize real-world performance quality and verified speed test data over advertised speeds to better guide federal funding decisions.

Congress should urge the FCC to improve the mapping challenge process and provide a clear, fair and transparent path for appeals to resolve mapping errors or discrepancies.