Interactive Map of ISPs in the US
February 24, 2011 1:45 PM Subscribe
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently announced the rollout of a searchable map, which also offers a nation-wide view of internet service providers with filters for various technologies. The map is based on information collected from broadband providers or other data sources.
A few things to note: you'll see speeds listed, but not prices; and the map only shows wireless carriers who own their towers, not companies that utilize services from other carriers. And there incorrect inclusions and exclusions.
Related:
* FCC Broadband Plan (previously)
* FCC broadband speed test (previously).
* Global broadband statistician porn (SFW)
A few things to note: you'll see speeds listed, but not prices; and the map only shows wireless carriers who own their towers, not companies that utilize services from other carriers. And there incorrect inclusions and exclusions.
Related:
* FCC Broadband Plan (previously)
* FCC broadband speed test (previously).
* Global broadband statistician porn (SFW)
This kind of website is 10 years overdue, and I'm glad to see it. I recall several years ago when the broadband lookup on BroadbandReports got pulled, leaving pretty much no way of finding out where service was available unless you can somehow guess a working phone number for that area (not an address, a phone number... gah!) and put it in the telco Internet pre-qualification websites. That was a grade-A pisser when we were househunting a couple of years ago, since broadband is a requirement for me since I work at home.
The maps don't work right for me under both IE and Firefox... all the overlays completely obscure the street patterns, so I just see a formless blue and white patchwork. But the address lookup part works great, and confirms the monopoly on my area (AT&T).
posted by crapmatic at 2:14 PM on February 24, 2011
The maps don't work right for me under both IE and Firefox... all the overlays completely obscure the street patterns, so I just see a formless blue and white patchwork. But the address lookup part works great, and confirms the monopoly on my area (AT&T).
posted by crapmatic at 2:14 PM on February 24, 2011
I don't want to see global broadband statistician porn. Global broadband statisticians really aren't the most attractive people in the world.
posted by Faint of Butt at 2:56 PM on February 24, 2011
posted by Faint of Butt at 2:56 PM on February 24, 2011
Global broadband statisticians really aren't the most attractive people in the world.
I resent that: I have a face MADE for global broadband statistician porn.
posted by ZenMasterThis at 3:03 PM on February 24, 2011
I resent that: I have a face MADE for global broadband statistician porn.
posted by ZenMasterThis at 3:03 PM on February 24, 2011
What the heck, Indiana?
It's so thoroughly covered with cable, DSL, and freakin FIBER that you can make out its state borders next to the comparatively under-serviced Illinois, Ohio, Michigan,...
posted by ardgedee at 3:27 PM on February 24, 2011
It's so thoroughly covered with cable, DSL, and freakin FIBER that you can make out its state borders next to the comparatively under-serviced Illinois, Ohio, Michigan,...
posted by ardgedee at 3:27 PM on February 24, 2011
Yeah, it's just too bad this map is worse than useless in some areas. The idea that I have more than two choices (DOCSIS 3 vs. ISDN) at my office is completely wrong. Oh how I would love to have FIOS.
posted by ryoshu at 6:26 AM on February 25, 2011
posted by ryoshu at 6:26 AM on February 25, 2011
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I'm partial to the IL one because I helped build it.
posted by kakarott999 at 1:56 PM on February 24, 2011 [2 favorites]