Charter Hands Back More RDOF Census Block Groups to FCC
The company surrenedered more locations in April

The company surrenedered more locations in April
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2024 – Major broadband provider Charter Communications announced on May 31 it is surrendering another 59 census block groups the company had committed to serve with government subsidies.
In April, the company backed out of an additional 117 census block groups it was set to serve through the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
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