How Loudoun County, VA Secured Over $17M in Broadband Funding Using Ookla Data to Create Accurate Maps and Challenge FCC Data
How Loudoun County, VA Secured Over $17M in Broadband Funding Using Ookla Data to Create Accurate Maps and Challenge FCC Data
2 PagesVirginia's Loudoun County blends rural and suburban areas, complicating accurate broadband access mapping amid FCC Form 477 data claiming near-100% availability at 25 Mbps download/3 Mbps upload—contradicting resident experiences. The Loudoun Broadband Alliance (LBA) developed reliable mapping using real-world performance data from Ookla's Speedtest, challenging flawed FCC figures. This evidence-based approach secured over $17 million in funding, enabling targeted expansions to unserved areas and equitable high-speed internet access.
