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FCC creates task force to improve broadband data and mapping tools

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | 17:34 CET | News
FCC acting chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has established a Task Force dedicated to improving the agency's broadband data and mapping tools, headed by Jean Kiddoo. Chelsea Fallon will be its senior implementation officer and C Sean Spivey its senior counsel. The aim is to ensure the commission, state and local governments, Tribal entities, and consumers have access to granular nationwide information on the availability and quality of broadband services.

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