The FCC’s Rip & Replace Reimbursement program was briefly discussed during Gigi Sohn’s Senate confirmation on Tuesday. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) noted that Sohn previously discussed innovative broadband solutions. He said providers in the Upper Peninsula of his state are “being held hostage” by the program’s more than $3 billion shortfall.
Peters asked Sohn if she would commit to working with the Hill and broadband providers on the problem. Sohn said “yes,” and added that she recently met with members of the Rural Wireless Association (RWA), “who talked to me about their invoices not getting paid.” Continue Reading |
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