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PSC.FCCAlternativeConnectAmericaCostModel
vector digital data
FCC Alternative Connect America Cost Model (ACAM)
2026-03-06T00:00:00
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Michaela Johnson
Nebraska Public Service Commission
GIS Specialist - Telecom
1200 N St
Lincoln
NE
68508
michaela.johnson@nebraska.gov
US
Michaela Johnson
True
Michaela Johnson
ACAM
Alternative Connect America Cost Model
FCC
Public Service Commission
PSC
High-Cost
Rate-of-Return Carrier
RoR
Census Blocks
Digital Connectivity
Broadband
Broadband Infrastructure
Universal Service Administration Company
USAC
Statewide geospatial representation of FCC Alternative Connect America Cost Model (ACAM) eligible deployment areas to support PSC broadband planning, analysis, reporting, and map products.
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This dataset represents Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) geospatial approximations of eligible deployment areas associated with the FCC/Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) Alternative Connect America Cost Model (ACAM) for rate-of-return carriers in Nebraska. The original project areas were based on 2010 Census blocks. PSC used the original tabular program/support data to establish the geospatial representation and represents the full eligible area for deployment as a dissolved polygon.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>This PSC-maintained dataset supports statewide broadband mapping, planning, analysis, and program coordination activities by providing carrier/study area-level information for model-based support and planned service locations. Key tracked attributes include project name, carrier, total model-based support, and total locations planned for service.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Nebraska carriers documented in the original ACAM award information and retained in this PSC dataset include:</SPAN></P><UL><LI><P><SPAN>PIERCE TEL CO — 854 locations planned for service; total model-based support: $1,247,210</SPAN></P></LI><LI><P><SPAN>HOOPER TEL CO — 1,051 locations planned for service; total model-based support: $1,157,018</SPAN></P></LI></UL><P><SPAN>Carriers that were in the original award had the option to migrate to Enhanced ACAM. Pierce and Hooper are the carriers identified by PSC as remaining in ACAM.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN><BOL>Source Information:</BOL> </SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Model support values were derived from ACAM 2.3.1 - Report Version 8.0, Report 8.4, dated August 15, 2016. Program background information is based on FCC/USAC Alternative Connect America Cost Model (ACAM) documentation.</SPAN></P><UL><LI><P><A href="https://www.usac.org/high-cost/funds/acam/" target="_blank" STYLE="text-decoration:underline;"><SPAN>https://www.usac.org/high-cost/funds/acam/</SPAN></A></P></LI><LI><P><A href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-16-929A1.pdf" target="_blank" STYLE="text-decoration:underline;"><SPAN>https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-16-929A1.pdf</SPAN></A></P></LI><LI><P><A href="https://transition.fcc.gov/wcb/ACAM_231_Offer_Rprt_8_0_PUBLIC.xlsx" target="_blank" STYLE="text-decoration:underline;"><SPAN>https://transition.fcc.gov/wcb/ACAM_231_Offer_Rprt_8_0_PUBLIC.xlsx</SPAN></A></P></LI></UL></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Acknowledgement of the Nebraska Public Service Commission would be appreciated in products derived from this dataset; Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC); Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The geographic information system (GIS) data made available through this application is provided for general informational and planning purposes only. The data is compiled from multiple sources and may not reflect the most current, accurate, or complete information available. The Nebraska Public Service Commission and its partners make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the data for any particular purpose. Geographic features, boundaries, addresses, and other information displayed may be approximate and subject to change without notice. Users assume all risk associated with the use of this information. The Nebraska Public Service Commission shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or reliance upon the data provided in this application. By accessing or using this application, users acknowledge and agree that the data is provided “as is” and that they assume full responsibility for any use made of the information. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
ACAM, Alternative Connect America Cost Model, FCC, Public Service Commission, PSC, High-Cost, Rate-of-Return Carrier, RoR, Census Blocks, Digital Connectivity, Broadband, Broadband Infrastructure, Universal Service Administration Company, USAC
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Telecommunications Company Name.
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Site name or project identifier.
PSC
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Date Approved
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Date project award was approved.
PSC
Project approval date.
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Year Approved
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0
Year or award cycle year project was approved.
PSC
Project approval year.
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Funded Amount
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Funding requested by carrier for build-out expenses.
PSC
Amount of funding in US Dollars.
ProjectCost
Total Project Cost
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Total cost of project which may include matching funds.
PSC
Total cost of project in US Dollars.
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Locations
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Total households provided by applicant to be served per project based on 2010 or 2020 US Census data, or from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (Fabric).
PSC
Total households to be served per project.
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Type of project, e.g., Wireless, Fiber to the Premises (FTTP).
PSC
Type of broadband project, e.g., FTTP (fiber to the premises, FW (fixed wireless), Wireless, Other (mix of technology types).
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Minimum Required Speed
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Minimum required download/upload speeds, e.g., 100/20, in Megabits per second (Mbps).
PSC
Minimum required speed for project.
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Area, in Square Miles
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Total project area, in square miles.
PSC
Total project area.
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Nebraska Public Service Commission
GIS Specialist - Telecom
1200 N St
Lincoln
NE
68508
michaela.johnson@nebraska.gov
US
Michaela Johnson
True
Michaela Johnson
PSC created a geospatial representation of Alternative Connect America Cost Model (ACAM) eligible deployment areas in Nebraska by associating original tabular program/support information with 2010 Census block-based project area geography. PSC then dissolved the block-based areas to represent the full eligible deployment area for each carrier/study area as a polygon feature. This dataset tracks carrier-level and study area-level attributes including project name, carrier, total locations planned for service, and total model-based support. Nebraska values documented from ACAM 2.3.1 - Report Version 8.0, Report 8.4, dated August 15, 2016 include:
PIERCE TEL CO — 854 planned locations; $1,247,210 model support
HOOPER TEL CO — 1,051 planned locations; $1,157,018 model support
Carriers included in the original ACAM award had the option to migrate to Enhanced A-CAM. PSC tracks A-CAM participation status as applicable for its broadband mapping and program analysis needs.
The supported deployment locations at the 2010 Census Block-level were used to establish the eligible deployment areas for each project. These were established for all the initial projects awarded.
2020-06-26T00:00:00
The dataset was pared down to just the two remaining ACAM projects for Hooper and Pierce Telephone Companies. PSC then extracted and ingested the source data into the PSC broadband geospatial schema, performed standardization steps (field mapping), and reprojected the data to NAD83(2011) Nebraska State Plane (WKID 6880) to support planning, mapping, and analysis consistency.
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