What verification has the data gone through?
There are several planned and ongoing phases to the verification of broadband data being collected, including provider verification, consumer verification, and field verification. Initially, after the received data is processed by Connect Michigan, the representation of the service area is sent back to the provider for review and approval, and revisions supplied as necessary. Only after a provider has approved the accuracy of the representation of their service area is their information included for analysis and map display. After the public release of the maps, consumers can provide feedback to Connect Michigan that allows for a real-world comparison of the broadband landscape to the information received. This feedback is essential in providing another level of verification for the broadband availability maps. Field validation provides a third level of verification for the broadband availability data. This work comprises on-the-ground analysis and verification processes such as (a) co
