Administration ntia ntia is an agency within the u. Ntia s broadbandusa initiative presents this guide to key federal programs that offer funding for broadbandrelated projects. When publishing results of this data, please cite ntia s state broadband initiative. Ntia seeks to use fcc form 477 broadband subscribership data. Broadband data ntia, fcc release national broadband map and digital nation report. All states and territories were eligible to participate. Washington february 17, 2011 the national telecommunications and information administration in conjunction with the federal communications commission unveiled the national broadband map along with an update to the digital nation report this morning. But the broadband adoption picture was not all rosy, ntia suggested, with narrow but persistent disparities in ownership and use. The ntias recent study on internet use indicates that a growing number of americans are substituting their fixed broadband connection with a mobileonly broadband connection. National broadband map national telecommunications and. Ntia intends this guide to answer questions from communities on how to access federal funding to support broadband planning, public access, digital literacy, adoption, and deployment.
Broadband penetration data public notice resource center. In short, the data showed mobile helping close the digital. According to the oecd, fixed wired broadband subscriptions grew 4,1% in 2011 over 2010 and reached a total of 314 millions people by the end of 2011. The national broadband map is an unprecedented project created by ntia, in collaboration with the fcc, and in partnership with each state, territory and the district of columbia. Department of commerce executive branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the president on telecommunications and information policy issues.
Ntia s broadbandusa program serves communities, industry and nonprofits that want to expand broadband infrastructure and promote digital inclusion. For technical support or to report a security incident, please contact the ntia help desk at 2024824631. Broadbandusa serves local and state governments, industry and nonprofits that seek to expand broadband connectivity and promote digital. Ensure access to broadband service by community anchor institutions. Welcome to ntias web based frequency coordination site. Apart from the option of satisfying the above efficiency standard, the only general excep. Ntias broadbandusa practical broadband conversations. Data post processed to produce figures showing data. You are invited to join ntias broadbandusa practical broadband conversations webinar. The national telecommunications and information administration ntia serves as the presidents principal adviser on communications policy matters, develops forward looking spectrum policies and research to ensure efficient and effective spectrum access and use.
The map was authorized by congress with the 2008 broadband data improvement act and was funded through the 2009 economic stimulus bill. Ntia, fcc release national broadband map and digital. The next generation of internet users is here, and more are untethered, according to new data tuesday from the national telecommunications and information administration, which shows americans are moving from wired to mobile broadband on a variety of devices. Ntia is partnering with states to enhance broadband data to create a more accurate picture of available infrastructure. According to the study 75% of american households access the internet at home via a wired technology, down from 82% in 20. The ntia actually has an interesting history, though not as old as the fccs, going back only to 1978. Ntia issues this rfc to solicit informed recommendations and feedback on sources of broadband availability data, mechanisms to validate broadband availability data using multiple data sources or new techniques, and approaches to leverage such data and techniques to inform broadband planning at the state and national levels by promoting the most. Broadbandusas practical conversations have showcased how cities and communities are using technology to solve local issues.
Ntia, fcc release national broadband map by kenneth corbin, posted february 17, 2011 feds deliver longawaited visualization of availability of broadband service down to census block, highlighting shortfalls in deployment, along with a new survey indicating adoption trends. Nmbb mapping methodology and specification for each data round and include in the ntia submittal. The national telecommunications and information administration ntia is an agency of the united states department of commerce that serves as the presidents principal adviser on telecommunications policies pertaining to the united states economic and technological advancement and to regulation of the telecommunications industry. Broadband national telecommunications and information. National telecommunications and information administration. Federal register improving the quality and accuracy of. Global broadband penetration rates global finance magazine. The fccs primary use of form 477 data in recent months has been to try to use it to justify the national broadband plans recommendation of a 4 mbs minimum speed for the proposed broadband.
Develop, host, maintain, and update the nmbb web map. To see how these files were assembled, please read the instructions. In fact, on ntias own website, there is a very good history of radio regulation in general, going back to the turn of the last century. Ntia unveils sort of pilot broadband availability map. How smart states are using innovative techniques to enhance technology use. Doubtful us consumers are cutting out fixed broadband. Census bureau, has gathered a wealth of information on use of computers and the internet since 1994. The toolkit is a guide to planning and carrying out effective adoption programs with a wide variety of audiences, including youth, lowincome, and seniors. Welcome to the firstever public, searchable nationwide map of broadband access. Third generation storage ring light sources dedicated storage rings designed specifically for wiggler.
Households using wired internet at home dropped by almost a tenth in 2015, while those who exclusively used mobile. We created the map at the direction of congress, which recognized that economic opportunities are driven by access to 21st century. Acquire equipment, instrumentation, networking capability, hardware and software, digital network technology, and infrastructure for broadband services. Frequently asked questions ntia broadband technology. Technical assistance broadbandusa serves as a strategic advisor to state and local government, industry and nonprofits to expand broadband capacity and promote digital inclusion. Band 27002900 mhz from broadband communication transmitters, ntia technical report tr490, u.
National broadband map congress charged ntia with updating the national broadband map, which provides information on broadband internet availability in the united states. Effects of pulsed radar waveforms on lte tdd receiver performance january 2014. Ntias request for comments on broadband data spurs concerns about fccs form 477. Ntia employees and contractors are reminded that all official ntia email communications must be made using their assigned ntia email account. Ntia recommends sharing of soughtafter government spectrum to address wireless needs on tuesday, the national telecommunications and information administration ntia released its longawaited report on spectrum use, which indicates that commercial wireless operators may be able to fulfill some of their spectrum needs by sharing certain. Broadbandusas services are driven by the needs and interests of state and local broadband leaders, and focus on encouraging private partnerships, supporting planning efforts, helping to. Federal communications commission, was to make an additional 500 mhz of spectrum available for commercial use within 10 years as a. About broadbandusathe national telecommunications and information administrations ntia broadbandusa program promotes innovation and economic growth by supporting efforts to expand broadband access and meaningful use across america. Ntia broadband adoption toolkit this broadband adoption toolkit draws on the experiences of the recipients of grants from the broadband technology opportunities program btop. Washington, august 7, 2018 many in the broadband industry commenting on broadband availability data exposed the weaknesses of current federal communications commission data and. Data for fixed and wireless broadband subscriptions are no longer published together but rather are now separate. The information contained in this data book has been. Ntia awards more broadband mapping grants broadcasting. The data will be displayed on ntias national broadband map, according to a news release of oct.
Ntia broadband adoption toolkit 3 like electricity in the 20th century and railways in the 19th century, ubiquitous broadband access has become a must have for economic growth, global competitiveness, and improved quality of life. The files below include all publicly available broadband data from the state broadband initiative. Ntia requests feedback on improving broadband availability. Census bureau, 2015 american community survey 1year estimates. If you happen to be in the area and keen to learn more about connectivity in the region, plan to attend this free event. The transmission medium is the twistedpair cable, where the two wires are twisted together into a helix to reduce. These programs collected data used by the ntia to refurbish a public interactive national broadband map that was released in february, 2011. A conversation on next generation technology deployment. Kansas adjutant generals department public safety broadband. Construct and deploy broadband service related infrastructure.
The revamped site is meant to be a place for the public to learn about the ntias broadband expansion and connectivity efforts. Ntia has extensive experience collecting data on broadband adoption and usage in the united states, as well as collecting and verifying data from third parties. Internetbroadband fact sheet pew research center jan. Ntia is looking for broadband mapping comments rural.
To date, the efforts of btop grant recipients have added hundreds of thousands of new broadband subscribers and, in the process, have yielded invaluable lessons on how. The laws governing framework for the deployment and operation of this network, which is to be based on a single, national network architecture, is the aptly named national public safety broadband network nspbn which is to be overseen by the first responder network authority firstnet, an independent governmental agency within ntia. Opportunities program national telecommunications and information administration department of commerce american recovery and reinvestment act of 2009 purposes. Ntias broadbandusa program serves communities, industry and nonprofits that want to expand broadband infrastructure and promote digital inclusion. Nmdoit broadband working group june 28, 20 2 contents.
Ntias digital nation survey, in partnership with the u. You are invited to join ntias broadbandusa team for a webinar discussing. Ntia s broadbandusa promotes innovation and economic growth by supporting efforts to expand broadband connectivity and digital inclusion across america. The national telecommunications and information administration ntia will be hosting the big sky broadband workshop on august 31st and september 1st in missoula, montana. In addition to working with other executive branch agencies to develop administration positions, ntia represents the executive branch in both domestic and international telecommunications and information policy activities. This data is now live on the national broadband map. The broadband data book scientificatlanta transmission network systems 5030 sugarloaf parkway lawrenceville, ga 300442869 telephone 770 236 7000. Ntia is also a leading source of research and data on the status of broadband availability and adoption in america. Broadband technologies are currently being deployed by the private sector throughout the united states. Ntias broadbandusa promotes innovation and economic growth by supporting efforts to expand broadband connectivity and digital inclusion across america.