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Introduction 

For telco companies operating in the United States, keeping up with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reporting requirements is crucial for maintaining compliance and securing government funding.  

Two primary FCC reporting programs that telco providers must adhere to are the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and the High Cost Universal Broadband (HUBB). The BDC is a regulatory requirement where telco providers must report the internet speeds they offer at specific addresses provided by the FCC. The HUBB encompasses various federal funding initiatives such as the Connect America Fund (CAF), Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), and the Alaska Plan – each with their own speed benchmarks and reporting obligations. 

With so many overlapping mandates and deadlines to juggle, telco companies can quickly become overwhelmed with the data management and reporting complexities. 

How choosing the right software can help you? 

This is where VertiGIS M4 proves invaluable. It acts as a centralized data warehouse, consolidating critical network data such as maps, coverage areas, customer locations, and more into a unified format and harminized system to efficiently import the location data provided by the FCC and other sources. 

With VertiGIS M4, telco providers can analyze thousands of location records against the company’s network data to determine broadband availability and speeds. The insights can then be seamlessly converted into the exact report formats mandated by each applicable FCC program, be it CSV files, Shapefiles, Google Earth documents, Excel spreadsheets or others. 

A key advantage of the software’s centralized approach is the ability to ensure data integrity and consistency across all reports, eliminating laborious manual efforts. Telco teams can effortlessly generate thoroughly vetted submission packages tailored to federal, HUBB, state, and local requirements with just a few clicks. 

How to plan for the arrival of BEAD 

As the broadband landscape continues to evolve, new funding opportunities and reporting mandates are on the horizon. The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program will allocate $42 billion from the federal government to states. With the right technology and software, telco companies can future-proof their reporting capabilities to accommodate emerging BEAD stipulations across all 50 states. Learn more how you can get ready for BEAD with VertiGIS M4 here. 

Conclusion 

By leveraging modern solutions, such as VertiGIS M4’s unique combination of data warehousing, geospatial processing power, and automated report generation, telco providers can increase their business efficiency. They can ensure full compliance, secure maximum funding, and dedicate more resources towards their core mission of bridging the digital divide.  

Is your team struggling with complex processes around reporting? Contact us today so we can show you how easy this task can be checked off your list! 

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