FCC: Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America

Federal Register

Dec 13, 2024

Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the implementation of the 5G Fund for Rural America (5G Fund) to support the build out of advanced, 5G mobile wireless broadband networks for those who live, work, and travel in rural areas. Discusses the identification of areas that will be eligible for 5G Fund support, the 5G Fund budget, the acceptance of bids and identification of winning bids, compliance with 5G Fund public interest obligations and performance requirements, the promotion of digital equity and inclusion, and more. This rule is effective January 13, 2025. The compliance date for §§ 54.322(b), 54.322(g), 54.322(h), 54.322(i), 54.322(j), 54.1014(a), 54.1014(b)(2), 54.1018(a), 54.1018(b), 54.1018(c), 54.1018(d), 54.1019(a)(1), 54.1019(a)(2), 54.1019(a)(3), 54.1019(b), 54.1022(b), and 54.1022(f) will be announced in a future document published in the Federal Register.

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