California Public Utilities CommissionJanuary 4, 2011

3rd RoundBroadband Data Collection

Workshop

Agenda1. Introduction

a. Welcomeb. Program backgroundc. Newly-Funded Projectsd. Interactive State-Level Mape. 2nd Round Maps

2. 3rd Round Data Requesta. 2011 Broadband Data Submittal Schedule b. Broadband Data Submittal: Instructionsc. Wireline availability: Demonstrationd. Wireless availability: Demonstratione. How to submit

3. Questions?

Program Background

October 2009 the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) was awarded an initial $2.3 million under the State Broadband Data and Development (SBDD) Grant Program

The SBDD Grant Program is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and is administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the Department of Commerce

Program Background

September 2010 the CPUC was awarded an additional $5,637,544 under the SBDD Grant Program, bringing its total funding to $7.9 million.

The CPUC is expanding its projects to collect and map

information on broadband service availability and increase broadband awareness and usage in the state.

Newly-Funded Projects

Data Collection, Integration, and Validation

This project was originally funded for broadband planning activities and two years of data collection. In September of 2010, this project was amended to extend data collection activities for an additional three years and to identify and implement best practices.

Newly-Funded Projects

State Broadband Capacity Building

This funding will support new staff who will work to execute recommendations of the California Broadband Task Force through the new California Broadband Council, a state-led body to be comprised of the state executive and legislative branches, and the California Emerging Technology Fund. Council staff will coordinate the activities of disparate state agencies, provide outreach to local governments, and implement policies and programs to promote broadband deployment, usage, and application use throughout California.

Newly-Funded Projects

Technical Assistance

The project will collect, display and update location and service information of computer refurbishment centers across the state. In addition, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will research additional broadband information, such as the location of training centers, and BTOP and BIP-funded projects, indicating the type of project, e.g., sustainable adoption, computer center, middle mile, last mile.

Newly-Funded Projects

Programs to Improve Computer Ownership and Internet Use

In partnership with California State University-Chico, the CPUC will support outreach and technical support to develop and implement a broadband adoption strategy specifically targeting Native American tribes, Rancherias and communities in California. This support will provide ongoing technical assistance and consultation to address planning and development issues related to the implementation of Internet service within tribal communities.

Newly-Funded Projects

Wireless Application Development

This funding will support the California Wireless Broadband Performance and Coverage Tracking Study. The CPUC will conduct an integrated, independent, comprehensive, open-source mobile wireless network testing and reporting system that covers all mobile wireless networks in the state and fairly reports performance and coverage as an honest broker. The open-source nature of this project can serve as a model for other governments to replicate.

Interactive State-Level Map

CPUC will use data submitted by broadband providers to create and interactive state-level map

Phase I Searchable by address Displays broadband availability, max advertised speed and

provider information Fixed, mobile, and satellite categories Links to provider websites Confidential data will not be displayed

DEMONSTRATION

2nd Round Maps

California Broadband Availability Maps

Data as of June 30, 2010

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Telco/Information+for+providing+service/Broadband+Availability+Maps.htm

3rd Round Data Request Who should submit data?

Facilities-based providers of broadband service only (NOT pure resellers -- to be added in subsequent round)

Broadband is defined as: …two-way data transmission to and from the Internet with

advertised speeds of at least 768 kilobits per second (kbps) downstream and at least 200 kbps upstream to end users, or providing sufficient capacity in a middle mile project to support the provision of broadband service to end users…

service able to be provisioned within 10 days of a service request

2011 Broadband Data Submittal Schedule

Required to submit broadband availability data to the NTIA twice yearly.

Data Submittal Round Data current as of ...

CPUC Deadline for Submission

Round 3 December 31, 2010 January 31, 2011

Round 4 June 30, 2011 July 31, 2011

Broadband Data Submittal

What data are providers asked to submit?

All data should be current as of December 31, 2010 Location where service is available Technology of transmission Maximum advertised up and down speeds Middle-mile and backbone interconnection points Subscriber-weighted nominal speed data

Wireline & Wireless Providers

Data Submission Different data submission methods for

Wireline & Wireless providers depending on:

Providers with GIS Capability Providers with No GIS Capability

Instructions, files, and record formats can be found at: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Telco/Information+for+providing+service/BB+Mapping.htm

Wireline Providers Data Submission

Wireline Instructions - Word Document Record Format - PDF Documents Providers with GIS capabilities - Shapefiles & File

Geodatabase Providers with No GIS Capabilities – Excel spreadsheets

DEMONSTRATION

Wireless Providers Data Submission

Wireless Instructions - Word Document Record Format - PDF Documents Providers with GIS capabilities - Shapefiles & File

Geodatabase Providers with No GIS Capabilities – Excel spreadsheets

DEMONSTRATION

How to Submit Data

Data is due twice yearly to the NTIA Submit data to the CPUC via:

Email: less than 3MB only broadbandmapping@cpuc.ca.gov

FTP: send us an email and we will provide you with a secured FTP link

CD/DVD:  California Public Utilities CommissionState Broadband Mapping Program

505 Van Ness Avenue, 3rd FloorSan Francisco, CA  94102

Confidentiality

Broadband Providers may require the CPUC to enter into a Nondisclosure Agreement

Pursuant to the provisions of the NOFA We will provide data to the NTIA/FCC at census

block/street segment level -- (i.e., we will aggregate any address-level data received to block/street segment before forwarding to NTIAO

Only one NDA required for the duration of the program

Signed NDA posted on our web site

What happens if I do not submit requested data?

It is in a broadband provider’s best interest to respond promptly and fully, as the broadband inventory maps derived from these data may result in government-subsidized broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas. Providers that do not respond may face subsidized competition in areas that they already serve.

Interactive map will drive potential customers to providers submitting data

Questions?

For More Information

Website:

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Telco/Information+for+providing+service/BB+Mapping.htm

Email:

broadbandmapping@cpuc.ca.gov