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FCC Releases Broadband Data Order

In March 2000, the FCC adopted a semi-annual reporting requirement (FCC Form 477) to determine the extent of local telecommunications competition and deployment of broadband services. Reporting was done on a ZIPCode basis. On June 15, 2008 FCC ordered broadband carriers to provide the agency with more detailed information. In the new order, information will be collected and reported by census tract. In addition, FCC requires carriers to report their broadband coverage by up and download speed - 8 tiers. Report filings are due every March 1st and September 1st. and are updated and re-submitted every 6 months thereafter. Carriers who willfully fail to report are subject to a fine of not more than $500 for every day during which the offense occurs.

What Can BITI Do For You?

Geocode your subscriber data - Each subscriber record requires a census tract ID assigned. BITI offers both a service option or an in-house software option that processes hundreds of your subscriber records per minute.

Summarize your subscriber data - Your data is reported by upload and download speed tiers for every census tract. The BITI provides this service for you or provides software to summarize your data in-house.

Analyze your subscriber penetration - Understanding your subscriber penetration in the markets you serve provides better marketing opportunities to leverage your resources. BITI can analyze your subscriber penetration, provide a demographic profile of your subscribers, and identify other areas of opportunities for service increasing your opportunities for success.

FCC Form 477 Filing
NEXT FILING DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
FCC Releases Broadband Data Order In March 2000, the FCC adopted a semi-annual reporting requirement (FCC Form 477) to determine the extent of local telecommunications competition and deployment of broadband services. Reporting was done on a ZIPCode basis. On June 15, 2008 FCC ordered broadband carriers to provide the agency with more detailed information. In the new order, information will be collected and reported by census tract. In addition, FCC requires carriers to report their broadband coverage by up and download speed - 8 tiers. Report filings are due every March 1st and September 1st. and are updated and re-submitted every 6 months thereafter. Carriers who willfully fail to report are subject to a fine of not more than $500 for every day during which the offense occurs. What Can BITI Do For You? Geocode your subscriber data - Each subscriber record requires a census tract ID assigned. BITI offers both a service option or an in-house software option that processes hundreds of your subscriber records per minute. Summarize your subscriber data - Your data is reported by upload and download speed tiers for every census tract. The BITI provides this service for you or provides software to summarize your data in-house. Analyze your subscriber penetration - Understanding your subscriber penetration in the markets you serve provides better marketing opportunities to leverage your resources. BITI can analyze your subscriber penetration, provide a demographic profile of your subscribers, and identify other areas of opportunities for service increasing your opportunities for success.		What is a Census Tract? A census tract is a small, fixed, statistical subdivision of a county defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. There are several census tracts within a ZIPCode. Who Must File? - Entities that are facility based providers - Providers of wired, fixed, and/or VoIP local telephone services - Providers of mobile/WiFi services What are the Benefits of Filing? - Compliance with FCC regulations - Creates a penetration analysis for future marketing opportunities - Identifies capacity utilization - Profiling of your customer base For More Information, Contact: Rick Byers 800-533-7742 Ext. 1# rbyers@bit-co.com www.bit-co.com