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GAO Report: 25/3 Mbps is likely not fast enough


From: Sean Donelan <sean () donelan com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2021 13:45:29 -0400 (EDT)


New report published by the Government Accountability Office.

FCC Should Analyze Small Business Speed Needs
https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-21-494.pdf

"FCC’s minimum speed benchmark of 25/3 Mbps is likely not fast enough to meet the needs of many small businesses, particularly with regard to upload speeds. As part of its annual review and reporting regarding broadband deployment FCC has not analyzed information related to broadband access by small businesses."


Recommendation 1:
GAO is making one recommendation to FCC to solicit stakeholder input and analyze small business broadband speed needs and incorporate the results of this analysis into the benchmark for broadband. FCC agreed with this recommendation.


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