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Product Update: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) Export in Sonar
March 30th, 2023 We have revised the old 477 Data Export to align with the specifications defined for the BDC program. To read more about each BDC Filing S
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March 30th, 2023: Sonar's 477 Export Now Aligns With FCC BDC Filings
Sonar Software has revised the old 477 Data Export to align with the specifications defined for the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program. ISPs can now generate a BDC-ready export directly from Sonar instead of the legacy 477 report.
To read more about each BDC filing section, whether or not Sonar can provide that data, and what the report is named so you can locate it in the export file generated by our system, please refer to this link: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) filings: how Sonar can help
To learn more about this update, please refer to our blog: A Guide to Navigating The New FCC Data Collection Filing
Have questions about the BDC export?
We are here to help, please don't hesitate to contact your Account Manager or our Support team.
Support Phone (CA): 780.900.1180
Support Phone (US): 702.447.1247
Support Email: support@sonar.software
Questions, answered.
What changed in Sonar's FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) export?
Sonar revised the old 477 Data Export to align with the specifications defined for the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program. This update was released on March 30th, 2023.
Did Sonar replace the old 477 Data Export?
Yes. ISPs using Sonar can now generate a BDC-aligned export instead of the legacy 477 export, since the old 477 Data Export was revised to match the BDC program specifications.
Where can ISPs find which BDC filing sections Sonar supports?
The Sonar documentation lists each BDC filing section, whether Sonar can provide that data, and the report name to locate in the export file. ISPs can reference that documentation to confirm coverage for each section.
Who can help if an ISP has questions about the BDC export or filing?
Sonar's Account Manager and Support teams can help ISPs with the BDC export and filing questions.
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