More homes and businesses in Delta, Red River and Fannin counties will gain access to high-speed broadband internet through the Federal Communications Commissionâs Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, according to auction results released this month.
The three counties combined are set to receive more than $3.61 million in support to expand access during the next 10 years, according to the results. The bulk of that support was awarded to CCO Holdings LLC, doing business as Charter Communications, which will receive nearly $3.03 million to serve 1,321 homes and businesses in Red River County and $166,915 to serve 480 Delta County homes and businesses.
FCC awards over $140 Million to Iowa Broadband Providers
DES MOINES The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it has awarded $143,892,544.40 to 11 broadband providers to bring broadband to rural Iowa. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction is a federal program focusing on bringing broadband to 10 million Americans. Nearly all rural locations eligible for the award will receive broadband at speeds of 100 Megabits per seconds (Mbps) download, with nearly 85% of eligible locations receiving Gigabit service according to the FCC.
“Access to high-speed internet access is an essential part of everyday life. The FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund builds on the efforts we have underway through my empower rural Iowa initiative as well as significant funds we have allocated through the CARES Act,” said Gov. Reynolds. “I appreciate President Trump and his Administration for helping us secure broadband internet access for Iowa’s rural communit
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