If broadband providers are not providing data that explains where they are providing service, then why is it possible for customers to access said data?

said by Karl Bode :

So you're saying that customers having access to limited one-off pre-qualification databases is the same thing as the government having accurate national broadband penetration, coverage and deployment data before making massive decisions?

Without money all it did was to order the FCC to do what it already planned on doing.

The Commerce Department is one of several federal agencies that will now be tasked with improving national data on broadband services and utilizing that data to improve policies to enhance and expand the technological infrastructure, including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Census Bureau (a nominally independent part of Commerce), the Government Accountability Office, and the Small Business Administration.

said by Karl Bode :

Where the money will come from is a question. Maybe they can borrow money from AIG's executive relaxation and sauna treatment fund?

said by Karl Bode :

It brings in additional agencies. Where the money will come from is a question.

said by footballdude :

Extra bureaucracy and unclear funding sources. Goverment at it's best.

said by pnh102 :

I am saying the government has no need for such information, as there is nothing it can do to improve broadband.

said by nasadude :

so you already have your 100Mbps symmetric connection for $50/mo?

said by Dogfather :

And who funds the States? Jane Taxpayer.

said by pnh102 :

I am saying the government has no need for such information, as there is nothing it can do to improve broadband.