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Back in 2008, the Broadband Data Improvement Act was brought out on the table, and backed the idea of mapping the country's broadband access. It was only in 2009 when work on the map started, right after funds were secured through Obama's stimulus package.

Now, the NATIONAL BROADBAND MAP (http://www.broadbandmap.gov) is now up and working, launched by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The goal of the map is to show broadband access in the country, and help in expanding the broadband network in areas that need it most.

You would think that a simple looking, interactive map like that would cost only a day's meal. But it's not. The government spent $200 million in the mapmaking. But for the consolation of the people, the money used in the map is actually lower than its initial budget of $350 million. So somehow, the map is cheaper than how feds initially thought of it.

The map allows users to search information on where broadband access is available as well as see which providers are servicing the area. Users can also compare broadband performance and access from one town to another.

The National Broadband Map will be updated every six months. The department has also allowed user feedback, in case for incorrect data, if there is, in the map.

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