NTCA Applauds Senate Introduction of Broadband MAP Act

NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association released the following statement from CEO Mike Romano applauding the introduction of the Broadband Mapping Accurate Providers (MAP) Act. The legislation, which was introduced by Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) would require the FCC to initiate a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to evaluate the process for updating the broadband maps and challenge process, to identify potential burdens caused by any proposed changes, and to consider how funding decisions are made.

"While we have seen improvements to the National Broadband Map over time, precisely because this is an iterative and evolving process, there is more to be done to make sure the map accurately captures where services are in fact available and the locations that could be served," said NTCA CEO Mike Romano. "The Broadband MAP Act of 2026 would help spur continuous improvement in the map through a renewed look at the standards and processes used to develop and refine it. I applaud Majority Leader Thune and Senators Fetterman and Fischer for their leadership in seeking to ensure that broadband policy and funding decisions are based upon the best possible real-world data."