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Rural Providers Urge FCC to Verify Unsubsidized Coverage Ahead of Enhanced ACAM Awards
The FCC’s challenge process is insufficient to allocate Enhanced ACAM funds, the Rural Broadband Association said.
Universal Service
The FCC’s challenge process is insufficient to allocate Enhanced ACAM funds, the Rural Broadband Association said.
Funding
The conservative critic of the broadband program highlighted inaccurate FCC mapping data in a report.
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Less than half of low-income survey respondents without internet had heard of the ACP.
5G Wireless
If carrier receiving legacy federal funds lose at auction, they could leave areas ‘stranded,’ providers say.
FCC Comments
The agency proposed a shorter, more restrictive waiver.
Funding
The state plans to serve 20,000 locations with 100 * 100 Mbps broadband.
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Nearly $50 million will go to middle mile projects in four states.
Funding
The Capital Projects Fund money will go to infrastructure and community centers.
Broadband Mapping & Data
The next phase of broadband mapping is going to be very much state-driven, said panelists.
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The hurricane waiver relieves providers from Universal Service Fund rules.
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E-ACAM offers more funds and extended deployment deadlines for higher speeds.
Satellite
Satellites can bring broadband to communities that terrestrial networks can’t reach.
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The FCC will also consider new rules to streamline satellite policies and expedite processing space and earth station applications.
Environment
Replacing copper infrastructure is Altafiber’s biggest climate priority.
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FCC opens Lifeline Program benefits to wildfire victims getting assistance from FEMA.
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A petition called for broadband consumer label to not require providers to disclose monthly fees.