FCC Announces Application Process for Entities Interested In Participating In The Rural Broadband Experiments

The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau outlined the process that will be used to award up to $100 million in rural broadband experiment support to bring next-generation voice and broadband service to high-cost areas of the country.

Specifically, the FCC summarized the procedures, terms, and conditions governing the submission of rural broadband experiments applications, the post-selection review of winning bidders and other important information for parties seeking rural broadband experiment funding.

Formal applications for participation in the rural broadband experiments are due 90 days after the July 14, 2014 release of the Rural Broadband Experiments Order. The deadline for applications will be on October 14, 2014.