FCC authorizes nearly $800 million for rural broadband in latest RDOF round

Sept. 1, 2022
To date, over $6 billion has been authorized for broadband deployments in 47 states via the RDOF program.
FCC
Fcc Logo Black 6311201be6eaa

On Aug. 31, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it is ready to authorize $791,604,299 through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to six providers to fund new broadband deployments to over 350,000 estimated locations in 19 states.

The top three states receiving funding include Illinois at $212 million; Arizona at $140 million; and Iowa at $113 million.

This latest round of funding supports projects using a range of network technologies, including gigabit service hybrid fiber/fixed wireless deployments that will provide end-user locations with either fiber or fixed wireless network service using licensed spectrum.

To date, the FCC said the RDOF program has provided more than $6 billion in broadband deployment to 47 states.

“This funding will connect more households throughout the country with high-speed broadband as part of our ongoing work to close the digital divide,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. “We are confident these projects can bring quality service to currently unserved areas.”

A list of the eligible census blocks covered by the winning bids announced is available under the “Results” tab on this page: https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results.  

For a list of RDOF providers and funding amounts by state, see https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904.

For more news, projects, and profiles in the ICT cabling and connectivity industry, subscribe to CI&M’s newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTwitter, and Facebook.

About the Author

Cabling Installation & Maintenance Staff

Cabling Installation & Maintenance publishes news and technical information for information and communications technology (ICT) professionals.

Sponsored Recommendations

March 28, 2025
Bringing University of Tennesee's campus up to speed.
March 28, 2025
CommScope’s FiberGuide® Design Pro helps you design a complete fiber raceway for your data center or central office using 2D and 3D technology. This video guides you through the...
March 28, 2025
CommScope and Equinix work hand in hand to provide client connectivity across the globe