CCA Raises Concerns on Data Submissions for 5G Fund
The Competitive Carriers Association warned of problems with the challenge process for broadband maps as the FCC moves forward on a 5G Fund (see 2403260052). CCA members and staff met with the FCC's Broadband Data Task Force staff. CCA noted…
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that some carrier members “have encountered significant difficulties and failures in submitting bulk challenge data, and others believe mobile maps in their areas are inaccurate but have refrained from participating in the mobile challenge process to date to conserve resources pending more clarity regarding what data will be relevant to 5G Fund eligibility,” said a filing posted Thursday in docket 20-32: One carrier “spent hundreds of hours over five-and-a-half months compiling drive test data that covered 11,000 miles in their footprint.” But due to formatting and technical issues with the submission portal, “the carrier was ultimately unable to submit a challenge.” In addition, CCA said other members, “particularly small carriers, have faced or soon will face similar issues, preventing valuable information from contributing to the maps, especially in rural America.” Among the companies represented were Strata Networks, Nex-Tech Wireless, Appalachian Wireless, GCI and Carolina West.