US sets aside up to $23bn for broadband upgrades

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US sets aside up to $23bn for broadband upgrades
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on Tuesday to adopt auction procedures to provide up to US$16 billion (A$22.85 billion) to areas that lack broadband service, including nearly 6 million unserved rural homes and businesses. The FCC voted to commence the auction on October 29. ...

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