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FCC Announces $89.2 Million in Rural Broadband Funding

The FCC will divvy up nearly $89.2 million in rural broadband funding over the next 10 years among Viasat, LTD Broadband, Horry Telephone, Bruce Telephone and JCWIFI.com, it said Monday. That will help cover service to more than 123,000 unserved…

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rural residences and businesses in 21 states. It's the eighth release from the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Viasat is receiving the bulk -- $87.1 million over 10 years to offer service to more than 121,700 residences at speeds of at least 25/3 Mbps.