The AGIC Symposium is coming up fast. Plan to be at the Prescott Resort in beautiful Prescott, AZ from August 26-29 to network with and learn from other GIS Professionals and Vendors from across the state. Important dates to remember:
*July 28: End of early bird registration rates
*August 4: Last day special conference rates for hotel are available
*August 15: Last day to submit an entry to the Maps and Apps Contest. Visit the conference website for more details.
Check the AGIC Symposium website for more details. Follow us on the AGIC-L Listserv or on social media to hear further announcements.
On November 18, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the National Broadband Map, which includes a new dataset called the “broadband serviceable location fabric.” The fabric represents every building in the nation that should be able to get consumer broadband. This includes homes and businesses but not larger institutions, such as universities and hospitals, which generally have higher-grade connectivity. Read the article to find out how well the fabric represents reality in a city like Chicago.