The FCC has published new map showing the 4G LTE mobile coverage areas of the nation's four largest mobile wireless carriers:  AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon.  The map uses standardized metrics and consumer-friendly technology and data visualization techniques.  Users can search by address to see what coverage they might expect to receive.

As the Acting Chairwoman shared in her note announcing the map, "this is an exciting and important step on the path towards the comprehensive broadband availability maps Congress entrusted to the FCC.  While this mapping tool is a preview of things to come, it also demonstrates the future of the consumer-facing and user-friendly tools that will help everyone – consumers, state and federal policymakers, and other stakeholders – understand where broadband is available."

The map is available to view at https://fcc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6c1b2e73d9d749cdb7bc88a0d1bdd25b.

For more information on how the map was created and how consumers can use the map, please go visit:  www.fcc.gov/broadbanddata/MobileMaps/mobile-map.

In addition to the recent launch of the map, the FCC is seeking comment on the technical details surrounding the challenge and verification processes for its mobile maps.  The Broadband Data Task Force will hold a webinar on these proposals on August 12.