Request for Inclusion in Bulk Challenge of FCC Map

For purposes of this process and this round of funding, we are focusing only on challenges to services incorrectly listed as to their provision of “All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless” services. 

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is preparing to make investments in broadband infrastructure that will serve communities across the state. These projects will require a commitment of significant federal funds, which will be distributed via a formula that largely considers how many of the state’s residents are underserved or unserved.

For this purpose, the FCC, with the help of telecom companies, created a map with address points and details the broadband internet coverage of any given area. The map can be accessed here: https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home. Past versions of this map grossly overstated the actual coverage. With that in mind, the FCC created a process to challenge what the telecom companies claim is covered. The telecom companies will have a few weeks to respond to each challenge on an individual basis. 

The FCC, the PBDA, and other community organizations are asking you to review the map for accuracy, and if you identify inaccuracies, to challenge them. You can start by entering your address and verifying the location and service availability.

If either are inaccurate, you should use the “location challenge” or “availability challenge” features. Step by step instructions for submitting a challenge can be found here:  https://bit.ly/FCCMapChallenge  Additional FCC Map information and help for Consumers/Individuals can be found here: https://help.bdc.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/sections/10467243210651-Consumers-Individuals  If you have any difficulties with the FCC map or the challenge process, you are encouraged to reach out to Kalie Snyder kalsnyder@pa.gov with the PBDA.

If you would like to have your address added to a bulk challenge submission, please complete this form to assist Somerset County Library with putting together a bulk challenge request to be forwarded to PBDA for their assistance in submitting to the FCC. For purposes of this process and this round of funding, we are focusing only on challenges to services incorrectly listed as to their provision of “All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless” services.  Deadline: Monday, January 9, 2023.

FCC map: https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home . 

Email *
Contact Name(s) that we can contact in case there are follow-up questions. *
Contact Phone Number *
Physical Address where Internet Service is desired *
Type of location *
Name of Homeowner or Institution/Business Name *
Location ID from the FCC Map. Once an address has been searched this information will be displayed by clicking the "Availability Challenge" option. *
Provider Name. Name of the Internet Service Provider to be challenged. *
Technology Type. What is the means of technology used for service that you wish to challenge (i.e. cable/satellite/fixed wireless, etc.) This will be found on the same page as the Location ID *
Download Speed Advertised. The speed at which the challenged provider claims to offer service. This can be found on the same page as the Location ID *
Upload Speed Advertised. The speed at which the challenged provider claims to offer service. This can be found on the same page as the Location ID *
Do you give your permission for Somerset County Library and/or the Somerset County Federated Library System, Inc. to share the information that you have provided in this form with the Pennsylvania Broadband Authority, the FCC, and others needed during the course of submitting this Bulk Challenge? Note: Homeowner or Business/Institution names are included but contact information is not included on the Bulk Challenge spreadsheets that will be passed on to the PBDA for Bulk Challenge submission.  Contact information would only potentially be provided in the event that follow-up questions are received. *
Do you give your permission for Somerset County Library and/or the Somerset County Federated Library System, Inc. to include the information that you have provided in this form to potential Internet Service Providers, the Pennsylvania Broadband Authority, the FCC, and others in the course of advocating for or pursuing possible grant funding or partnerships to help bring broadband Internet to your location? *
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