The Federal Communications Commission is taking steps toward expanding broadband to over 700,000 rural homes and businesses across 45 states through the successful Connect America Fund Phase II Auction. At its February 2019 Open Meeting, the Commission will vote on a Report and Order to set the rules of the road for the upcoming transition between legacy Connect America Fund support for voice, and new, auction-based support for voice and broadband. The Order provides clarity and certainty to providers during this transition, while ensuring that existing voice service is maintained throughout the process for customers.
