RWA Raises 5G Fund Concerns
Representatives of the Rural Wireless Association spoke with an aide to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on implementation of a 5G Fund, in light of the release of initial broadband maps. “We discussed concerns with the framework adopted by the prior…
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administration, and how it could undermine the vital role played by RWA members in delivering mobile service to rural customers that are not served by the nationwide providers,” said a filing posted Wednesday in docket 20-32. RWA said it’s likely some high-cost areas with 5/1 Mbps 4G service won’t get 5G without support. “The proposed budget is severely inadequate to meet the goals of ubiquitous nationwide 5G coverage for rural consumers and precision agriculture in rural areas,” RWA said: “A reverse auction without reserve prices is likely to provide excessive support in areas with few applicants.”