FCC Authorizes $4.9 Billion in A-CAM Broadband Subsidies
The FCC authorized $4.9 billion in federal subsidies over the next decade to maintain, improve and expand rural broadband for 455,334 homes and businesses as part of the alternative Connect America cost model (A-CAM) program. A report attached to Thursday's…
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public notice details the annual support authorized for the 171 participating rate-of-return carriers in 39 states and American Somoa. At the high end, Golden West Telecommunications is authorized for $32.5 million in annual A-CAM support in South Dakota; Nemont Telephone, $13.6 million for Montana; and Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, $11.5 million in Texas. At the low end, North State Telephone is authorized to receive $6,800 yearly to provide broadband to all 36 locations within its designated North Carolina census block. The agency authorized broadband support to 44,232 homes and businesses in tribal lands.