Summary
The primary source for broadband deployment data in the U.S. is Form 477, which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) uses to collect data from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) on their service areas and the maximum speeds offered. Form 477 is the official source of broadband availability for the federal government and informs decisions around funding eligibility despite several widely recognized flaws in the methodology.
Link
Toolkit Guide
Assessing Available Databases: FCC Form 477
Data Type
Broadband Deployment
Geographic Granularity
Census Block
Data Elements
- Service Providers
- Technology Type
- Max. Advertised Download Speeds
- Max. Advertised Upload Speeds
Source of Data
Reported to FCC by Internet Service Providers
Database Provider
Federal Communications Commission