The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted on Tuesday to adopt auction procedures to provide up to US$16 billion to areas that lack ...
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted on Tuesday to adopt auction procedures to provide up to US$16 billion to areas that lack broadband service, including nearly 6 millionThe FCC voted to commence the auction on Oct. 29. Auction applicants will be required to offer voice and broadband services in unserved locations in exchange for receiving monthly payments over 10 years.
The three FCC Republican commissioners approved the proposal, while the two Democrats dissented in part. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican, said Americans without access to high-speed internet"deserve access as soon as possible. They cannot afford to wait ... while we work to develop new, more granular broadband coverage maps" that will be used to award a subsequent US$4 billion.
Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel disagreed, however, saying the commission should ensure it has better maps detailing where service is lacking."We are rushing billions out the door with a brazen disregard for our legal obligation to do so based on accurate data and that means when it comes to broadband we are going to leave millions behind," Rosenworcel said.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, a Republican said the"auction will allow providers to bring millions of Americans across the digital divide."Source: Reuters
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