Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026

This bill mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to undertake a comprehensive study of technologies providing broadband internet access service. The study is designed to assess critical aspects of each technology, including the workforce required for deployment, the economics of deployment, and its application to varying geographies.

Furthermore, the study will analyze performance metrics such as latency, speed, and capacity, as well as the anticipated lifespan of the technology and associated infrastructure. It will also examine the cost to consumers for monthly subscriptions and necessary equipment, covering a range of technologies including fiber-optic cable, fixed wireless, and satellite internet. The Assistant Secretary is required to submit a detailed report of these findings to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.