Iowa Admin. Code r. 129-20.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 129-20.3 - Broadband availability maps and data sources

(1) To determine whether a communications service provider facilitates broadband service in a particular broadband block at or above the tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3 download and upload speeds specified in the definition of targeted service area as of the as of date, the office may utilize the following data sources:

a. Fixed broadband availability maps and corresponding data sources made available by the FCC online.

b. Broadband availability maps and corresponding data sources developed or produced by contractors or third parties retained or utilized by the office for such purpose.

c. For purposes of identifying or verifying the number and location of broadband units within a broadband block, next generation (NG) 911 structure data, statewide address location data, or United States census data.

d. Other data sources made available by or through federal or state agencies, directly or indirectly.

(2) In accordance with Iowa Code section 8B.10(3), all data sources relied on by the office in making the determination(s) contemplated by this rule and rule 129-20.4 (8B,427) shall exclude mobile wireless or satellite data, capabilities, and delivery mediums.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 129-20.3

Adopted by IAB October 26, 2016/Volume XXXIX, Number 09, effective 11/30/2016

Amended by IAB August 14, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 4, effective 9/18/2019

Amended by IAB September 9, 2020/Volume XLIII, Number 6, effective 10/14/2020

Amended by IAB June 2, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 25, effective 5/7/2021