Hoosiers encouraged to check federal internet map

gran and granddaughter looking at a digital tablet . — A grandmother and granddaughter are hugging looking at a digital tablet. the gran is sitting on the floor in front of an armchair and the little girl is leaning out onto her grans shoulder whilst they laugh at a game on the tablet.

On November 18, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft of the National Broadband Map. This map shows where high-speed internet is available across the country. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will use this map to determine where funding should be sent for the buildout of broadband infrastructure. In order to ensure that Indiana receives the funding necessary to reach the areas of the state where high-speed internet is needed most, residents and businesses are being asked to visit broadbandmap.fcc.gov, look at the map, and verify the information is correct. Hoosiers should submit their challenges before January 13. To do this, follow these three steps:

Visit broadbandmap.fcc.gov and type in your address
Verify your address’s location. If it’s incorrect, submit a Location Challenge
Validate your available broadband. If it’s incorrect, submit an Availability Challenge

For more information visit the links below:
FCC Broadband Map
Video on how to challenge
Indiana Broadband Office Information Sheet

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