5G Fund for Rural America: Current Status and Issues

During the 118th Congress, some Members have questioned whether 5G Fund amounts allocated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  will be sufficient to meet rural mobile service coverage needs. Others have raised questions concerning the FCC’s management of USF funds, a fund that collects and redistributes fees from service providers to fulfill universal service goals. Others have proposed new programs to expand fixed and wireless services in rural areas.