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Will this data be used to validate the data on their broadband availability site [1]? Asking because I am using that site to figure out where to buy a home in a rural area and I am hearing that the data is misleading.

[1] - https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/#/ [Use the pulldown menu to enter an address]

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The FCC site isn't very accurate. It really only tells you that a particular service might be available in that area. But you have to check with the actual ISP to verify. The FCC claims that AT&T DSL is an option at my home address, but if you go to the actual AT&T site it says "AT&T no longer offers DSL service".

https://www.att.com/internet/dsl/

The FCC site also claims that Cruzio fixed wireless is an option but I'm not even in their coverage area.

You might want to try https://gigahood.com/ as well?

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