Senators, Providers Criticize ‘Unpredictable’ FCC Funding for Rural Broadband

NextGov: Broadband internet providers trying to build out in rural areas pressed Congress on Thursday for a predictable funding mechanism to support the expensive projects.

This year, an Obama-era budget control mechanism cut by more than 15 percent the Universal Service Fund high-cost program, which allows eligible carriers to recover some of their costs associated with rural broadband deployments.

Read article

i360Gov Newsletters

The most significant government policy, business, and technology news and analysis delivered to your inbox.

Subscribe Now