FCC adopts new rules to accelerate 5G deployment in rural America

This decision, supported by a bipartisan vote, revives the 5G Fund for Rural America, leveraging the FCC’s newly enhanced broadband coverage map. The map reveals that millions of homes and businesses still lack access to mobile 5G coverage. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel emphasized the importance of moving forward with these investments, stating, “With the progress we’ve made in mapping broadband service availability, there is no reason to wait to put the 5G Fund to work connecting households and businesses in rural communities across the country.”

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