Posted December 13, 2022
Granville County Administration is seeking assistance from county residents to improve broadband internet access. Residents can visit broadbandmap.fcc.gov to confirm data collected by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on their new National Broadband Map. The information contained on this map will be used to determine federal and state funding for grants that may be used to expand broadband internet access in Granville County.
The National Broadband Map displays where internet services are and are not available across the country, as reported by internet service providers. The map allows consumers to easily dispute information shown on the map that they believe was not accurately reported by these providers. Visit broadbandmap.fcc.gov and search for your home or business address. If you see incorrect information, you can help the FCC improve the map by submitting a challenge to one of the following key data points:
- Availability Challenges: If the information about the internet services available at your home or business is incorrect, you can dispute it by clicking on the “Availability Challenge” link on the map and submit the form.
- Mobile Challenges: If the map of mobile coverage submitted by your provider seems incorrect, you can dispute that by taking speed tests on your mobile phone with the FCC Speed Test App, available for both Android and iOS.
- Location Challenges: If the information about the location point of your home or business seems to be incorrect, you can submit a “Location Challenge” to correct the information on the location by utilizing the link on the map.
“Granville County is constantly searching for funding and partnerships that can expand broadband access in the unserved or underserved parts of our county,” said Assistant County Manager Korena Weichel. “Accurate data is the first step to improved access. Data from the National Broadband Map will be used when state and federal governments are making award decisions for broadband infrastructure grants. Internet service providers will also consult these maps to determine where they may be able to access new customers and determine when and where to install new infrastructure needed to supply this valuable utility. Even though regulatory laws in North Carolina prohibit county and city governments from owning or operating internet infrastructure, we are committed to partnering with internet service providers that are willing to make the necessary investments that will bridge the digital divide and expand access to broadband internet in rural Granville County.”