Missourians Broadband Map Input

(Jefferson City, MO) Officials with the Missouri Department of Economic Development are encouraging all Missourians to participate in the FCC’s broadband map challenge opportunity as its Office of Broadband Development works to expand access to high speed internet statewide. Filing challenges to correct inaccuracies on the FCC map are important to determining the amount of funding the state will receive for broadband expansion. The challenge opportunity will identify errors in the new FCC maps that would prevent Missouri from receiving its full share of funding. All challenges submitted prior to January 13, 2023, will be considered. The FCC’s map, which displays the best available data of the state’s served, underserved, and unserved areas, will determine how much of more than $42 billion the state will receive for broadband expansion. To assist individuals with challenge submissions, guidance is available from the Office of Broadband  Development or at any local University of Missouri Extension office. Resources, including an instructional video, how to document, and FAQs, are available at ded2.mo.gov/connecting-all-missourians