Connect America Fund Revenue Impact: Major Carriers Could See $400 Million Annually

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Within the next few years, the nation’s largest local telecommunication service providers could see their collective annual revenues increase by more than $400 million from new broadband build-outs funded through the Connect America Fund program. Companies likely to see the greatest impact are AT&T and CenturyLink, who could see annual revenues increase by $134 million and $140 million, respectively. Telecompetitor’s analysis assumes that about 50 percent of people in a CAF-funded area will take broadband service from the local carrier, increasing revenues from those customers by $20 per month.


Connect America Fund Revenue Impact: Major Carriers Could See $400 Million Annually