FCC approves $16 billion auction for rural broadband

ByJerome Smith
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(Reuters) — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted on Tuesday to adopt auction procedures to provide up to $16 billion to areas that lack broadband service, including nearly 6 million unserved rural homes and businesses.
The FCC voted to commence the auction on Oct.  » ….