LINCOLN — Nebraskans are being asked to review official maps to double-check whether access to high-speed internet is accurately depicted.
The accuracy, or inaccuracy, of the Nebraska Broadband Availability Map helps determine how the state spends federal money to expand high-speed internet service across the state.
Nebraska will receive $405 million through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Act, part of the Biden administration’s infrastructure legislation.
BEAD funding will be used to deploy broadband to currently unserved or underserved areas by 2030. Locations with access to the Internet at speeds of 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads are considered “served” under this program.
The Nebraska Broadband Authority said in a press release that the best way to determine if a location qualifies for funding is to review the map and the status of service to a particular home, ranch or farm. He said there is.
If the information is incorrect, the Broadband Office encourages people to contact their local government, nonprofit organization, or internet service provider. Because they are “defenders” who can challenge the accuracy of the map.
Such organizations must register with the State Broadband Authority as community advocates. Currently registered advocates are: broadband.nebraska.gov/challenge/consumers/find-an-advocate
The deadline for the map challenge is April 14th.
For more information, visit the website broadband.nebraska.gov.
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