Technology · 05/07/2024

FCC Seeks Comments on Changes to Letters of Credit for Rural Broadband Support

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on proposed rule changes related to letters of credit for recipients of high-cost support awarded through competitive bidding, including changes to eligibility for US banks and modifications to rules for Connect America Fund and Rural Digital Opportunity Fund recipients.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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