Abstract

Broadband Mapping for Economic Development and Planning
Track: Telecommunications
Authors: Ashley Hitt

With recent increases in publicly available broadband access data, Connected Nation has developed new methodologies for approaching broadband mapping. Using a combination of provider-supplied data, field validation, and consumer feedback, having more accurate broadband coverage information allows organizations to focus on areas still lacking high-speed internet access. Local community engagement yields economic development opportunities to plan for increased technology access, adoption, and use.