Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program; Delete, Delete, Delete

The FCC adopted a new rule to improve the Broadband Data Collection and the National Broadband Map. It simplifies how internet service providers report data about broadband availability and subscription, and it will automatically remove areas that fail verification checks. The rule will also not require satellite providers to submit extra data. This rule will be effective starting June 24, 2026.

By streamlining the reporting process and removing areas that don't pass checks, this rule helps create a more accurate picture of broadband availability. This can lead to better decisions about where to invest in internet infrastructure, ultimately improving access for more people.