Senate Passes Broadband Data Bill

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The Senate has passed the Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017. Senate Communications Subcommittee Chairman Roger Wicker's (R-MS) bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to come up with a consistent methodology for wireless broadband coverage data. The goal is to make sure rural areas and urban areas get equitable broadband infrastructure treatment.


Senate Passes Broadband Data Bill