The Federal Communications Commission authorized more than $175 million funding over 10 years for the expansion of rural broadband in Missouri. These investments will connect over 68,000 unserved …
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The Federal Communications Commission authorized more than $175 million funding over 10 years for the expansion of rural broadband in Missouri. These investments will connect over 68,000 unserved rural homes and businesses in Missouri.
The FCC’s support includes $257,000 for Wisper ISP, Inc., to expand broadband in rural Warren County
“This announcement is another important step in our efforts to close the digital divide and connect rural residents of Missouri with the economic, healthcare, and educational opportunities made possible by high-speed broadband,” said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
Nationwide, the FCC announced more than $240 million in funding for rural broadband across nine states. This represents the ninth wave of support from the 2018 successful Connect America Fund Phase II auction.
Providers must build out to 40 percent of the assigned homes and businesses in the areas won in Missouri within three years. Buildout must increase by 20 percent in each subsequent year, until complete buildout is reached at the end of the sixth year.
