[Michlib-l] FCC Broadband Map

[Tracy Logan]

Hello,

If your library serves an area with poor, or no internet, now is the time
to speak up! The FCC has made this nationwide broadband map available to
the public:

https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home

The map outlines internet access at specific locations. I encourage
everyone to take a look at the map and submit challenges for
inaccurate information. This map is going to have a direct effect on the
Internet for All initiative, that is how the federal government spends
grant money to address internet connectivity in underserved and unserved
areas.

My I.T. Manager checked her home address and issued four challenges for
inaccurate information from four different providers. In her own words, "My
address was listed as Served, which is incorrect as the top speed I'm able
to achieve is 15mbps download. I should be Underserved as I'm below
25mbps/3mbps." Of course, this is only one anecdote but it is an important
issue and I encourage everyone to take 10 minutes and check that their home
and library are designated accurately. I also encourage you to share this
as widely as possible.

Happy Thanksgiving!


-- 
Tracy Logan
Library Director
Cadillac Wexford Public Library
411 S. Lake Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-775-6541
logant at cadillaclibrary.org
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