California Proposes $143M Last Mile Broadband Awards
The program's fourth round of funding will connect 170,000 locations.

The program's fourth round of funding will connect 170,000 locations.
July 24, 2024 – The California Public Utilities Commission recommended awards of $143.3 million for the fourth round of its last-mile broadband infrastructure grant program, inviting public comment on Monday.
The $2 billion Federal Funding Account Grant Program aims to expand broadband access for underserved and unserved communities across the state. The rolling process of awards and recommendations is ongoing.
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