FCC updates national broadband map in preparation for BEAD FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel last week revealed an update to the commission’s national broadband map, with 2.96m new locations added, while 1.92m locations were removed. The map was launched November 2022 when 113m locations were identified for potential broadband installations, although it was initially criticized for some inaccuracies. The new additions are concentrated mostly in Alaska and on tribal lands. In pursuit of greater granularity and accuracy, the FCC hired broadband consulting firm CostQuest, which identified most of the new locations, with only around 122,000 added following challenges to the map by state governments. The map is highly relevant, as it will be used by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration…