The FCC plans to invest $9bn for 5G deployment in rural areas through a reverse auction.

The FCC plans to invest $9bn for 5G deployment in rural areas, with a reverse auction to award funds for voice and mobile broadband services in underserved regions. The revised National Broadband Map, using data from FCC's Mobile Speed Test app, will guide the process. Almost $1bn will be allocated to encourage use of ORAN technology for 5G deployment, citing benefits for competition, national security, and supply chain reliability. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas.

August 29, 2024
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