It’s hard enough to buy internet from one internet service provider. Trying to compare prices and speeds across multiple providers is even more of a headache, especially if you factor in the various internet connection types. The Broadband Map created by the Federal Communications Commission is a user-friendly way of researching ISPs — and one of the top tools we use to create in-depth reviews and determine which internet provider is the best in your area. But is the FCC Broadband Map always accurate? Are there other similar tools you can use?The FCC updates its database twice a year to keep up with the ever-changing broadband landscape — especially as fiber providers expand into more areas and new technologies like 5G home internet and low-orbit satellites continue to expand their footprints. The most recent update dropped in the middle of May, making the data current as of Dec. 31, 2023, which is the data we use in our reviews.But despite the biannual updates, the FCC recognizes its maps and data aren’t without flaws. To help promote accuracy, users can propose amendments to an address, building type or the listed providers and speeds that are available.Still, if you’re researching internet providers, the FCC Broadband Map is an essential guideline for mapping the network of internet providers, but there are some other resources at your disposal. Let’s take a closer look at the FCC Broadband Map, how it works, what it tells us about the state of broadband availability and other sources you can rely on as well.If you’re looking for data on broadband access, turn to Microsoft’s broadband map Microsoft’s Digital Equity Data Dashboard allows users to find data on a county-by-county basis with a variety of metrics. Microsoft/Screenshot by CNETThe FCC Broadband Map is the baseline for research on broadband connectivity, but it’s not the only source of data on internet providers.Microsoft has its own broadband map, called the Microsoft Digital Equity Data Dashboard. This tool makes use of FCC data as well as data from the US Census Bureau and a few other sources. While the FCC’s data focuses on internet provider a …
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