"Accurate maps of who does and doesn't have access to broadband are a critical first step in closing the digital divide."
"There has been a lot of discussion about how overstated and unreliable coverage maps hurt rural areas."
"It would standardize the methodology used for collecting and verifying coverage data provided by providers."
"Accurate maps of who does and who doesn't have access to broadband are a critical first step in closing the digital divide."
"We owe all of them a tremendous debt."
"I think it would be almost unimaginable that we would allow a private auction and for foreign satellite companies to keep the money."
"There isn't anyone on this committee that doesn't agree that the mapping issue is a complete disaster and needs to be improved."
"There is not a valid business case for that so we need money to do that."
"This would be more germane there. But, Mark, I think it is a great piece of legislation."
"We hope to work together with our friends, my ranking member, Mr. Latta, with ranking member of the full committee Mr. Walden and all our colleagues on the Republican side and the Senate to help facil..."
"the FCC's recent order regarding the Educational Broadband Service effectively stripped the educational purpose and benefit from the band."