I want to send this over email so everyone sees it, and can go back to the spreadsheet if you want to see updated numbers. Overall this correction brings down the number of Unserved locations from the 8.6 million I had before to 8.3 million Unserved locations, which matches the top-level number the FCC put out. In my view it is not a material change in the story of these new maps, or the problem in Michigan, though I note the biggest changes below.
Mike - Thanks for doing these calculations, this is great work. I see the FCC made some map corrections on 6/8/23. In Kansas, a large wireless provider moved all of their licensed fixed wireless technology code 71 to LBR code 72. It appears you are including code 72 as "served" in your calculations; however, on page 15 of the BEAD NOFO, it describes reliable broadband as "terrestrial fixed wireless technology utilizing entirely licensed spectrum or using a hybrid of licensed and unlicensed spectrum." There is a footnote on this line that says "Broadband Data Collection Fixed Technology Code 71." Is it possible that LBR code 72 will not qualify as served, no matter the speed? Or did I miss something where NTIA clarified code 72 is considered "reliable"?
Mike - Thanks for doing these calculations, this is great work. I see the FCC made some map corrections on 6/8/23. In Kansas, a large wireless provider moved all of their licensed fixed wireless technology code 71 to LBR code 72. It appears you are including code 72 as "served" in your calculations; however, on page 15 of the BEAD NOFO, it describes reliable broadband as "terrestrial fixed wireless technology utilizing entirely licensed spectrum or using a hybrid of licensed and unlicensed spectrum." There is a footnote on this line that says "Broadband Data Collection Fixed Technology Code 71." Is it possible that LBR code 72 will not qualify as served, no matter the speed? Or did I miss something where NTIA clarified code 72 is considered "reliable"?