Search Results for keywords:"5G Fund for Rural America"

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  • 2024-23404 — Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101358
    Reading Time:about 4 hours

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has implemented the 5G Fund for Rural America, aimed at expanding 5G mobile wireless broadband in rural areas. This plan builds on improved data from the National Broadband Map to identify areas lacking high-speed mobile service, ensuring that efforts are targeted to the most underserved regions. The 5G Fund Phase I budget has been increased to $9 billion, with adjustments for Tribal lands, and includes timelines for transitioning away from legacy support systems to this more modern structure. Furthermore, recipients of this fund will need to implement cybersecurity and supply chain risk management plans, and there are incentives for integrating Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technologies into the supported networks.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is giving money to make 5G internet better in areas where not many people live, so everyone can use fast internet on their phones. They're also making sure this internet is safe, and they're encouraging the use of new kinds of technology, even if some people worry they aren’t quite ready yet.

  • 2021-00464 — Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6611
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received several Petitions for Reconsideration related to their rulemaking proceeding about the 5G Fund for Rural America. These petitions were filed by representatives from various organizations, including Smith Bagley, Inc., Coalition of Rural Wireless Carriers, Rural Wireless Association, and others. The FCC has set specific deadlines for opposing these petitions and for replying to oppositions. No new rules are being adopted as a result of these petitions.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is looking at some questions raised by different groups about how they're handling internet services in faraway places. It's like they're checking if they're doing the best job they can for everyone who lives in those areas.

  • 2025-03750 — Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12121
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received two petitions asking for reconsideration of a previous rulemaking decision regarding the establishment of a 5G Fund for Rural America. The petitions were submitted by David A. LaFuria on behalf of the Coalition of Rural Wireless Carriers, and Carri Bennet for the Rural Wireless Association, Inc. The public can oppose these petitions by submitting comments by March 31, 2025, and any replies to these oppositions are due by April 8, 2025. Further details can be found through the FCC's online comment filing system.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is looking at changing a rule about bringing faster internet to rural areas, and two groups have asked them to think again about it. People can tell the FCC what they think about these requests by sending in their comments before the end of March.