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Protect Funding for Wireless in Rural America

Wireless Across America is a coalition of wireless providers who are working to preserve and expand wireless services for the 60 million people living in rural America. Telecom reform proposals before Congress and the FCC threaten the expansion and improvement of advanced wireless service in rural areas. Specifically, Universal Service Fund (USF) support for wireless service is at risk—essential funding that is critical for the safety, growth and prosperity of rural regions across the country. 

Together, we must tell Congress and the FCC to safeguard USF funding for rural wireless service—the security and economic prosperity of countless rural communities is essential to America’s future!

Breaking News
  • Rural Wireless Communications Under Attack!   After a period of quiet in Washington, it seems they're at it again!  Despite several unsuccessful attempts last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is once again proposing an overhaul of the Universal Service Fund (USF). And yet again, this plan could result in hindering expansion of wireless communications in rural areas.  That's right! - part of the proposal calls for eliminating the "identical support" rule, which would reduce the amount of capital available for wireless companies to build infrastructure in rural areas. Last year, as part of our coalition, you were successful in ensuring that Congress and the FCC did not take action that would threaten the expansion of rural wireless communications. We must make our voices heard in Washington once more. Click here.
  • Wireless Across America Comments on Potential Regulatory Threats to Wireless Expansion in Rural U.S.
    On January 29, 2008, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released three Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRMs) on universal service. One NPRM proposed eliminating the "identical support" rule. This statement by Wireless Across America calls attention to the harm that this proposed rule would cause to wireless service in rural areas.