How Fast Is Your Internet?

County Encourages FCC Map Confirmation 

Ok, Near Northians Listen Up, Please!!
There are boatloads of federal money coming down the pike for high speed internet. If you want to help the chances of having it brought into your home, you seriously need to take a look at this info from our friends at the Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership.

In November, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new map of  broadband service for the nation. Unlike previous maps, this new data collection  provides information at the address level. For the first time, the FCC is accepting  challenges to the data shown on the maps, and encourages consumers, communities,  and others to examine the map’s accuracy.  

These maps dictate which areas are eligible for future funding, enhancing the critical  nature of this opportunity to verify accuracy. 

The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office is working to identify discrepancies state-wide,  however the County of Newaygo is suggesting residents take the initiative to ensure  their data is correct. It is critical that challenges to the FCC map be filed by Jan.13,  2023. Having an accurate federal map will ensure that Michigan receives its equitable  share of funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program to  invest in achieving universal broadband availability for the state. 
The map can be accessed here: https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/ 

Newaygo County is working with regional partners to coordinate broadband planning through  facilitated information sharing and coordination of outreach efforts. Additional resources and  up-to-date information for this region are available at https://wmsrdc.org/project/wmsrdc-broadband-support/​

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