Graves Applauds FCC’s Rural Broadband Auction Awarding Missouri

Washington, D.C -- Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) awarded nearly $255 million to expand rural broadband in the State of Missouri, the most of any state. This award was distributed through the FCC's Connect America Fund Phase II Auction, which will award $1.5 billion over 10 years to 45 states. With Missouri ranking 42nd in broadband availability, the support from the FCC will certainly help in our goal to provide highspeed broadband access to all of rural Missouri.

"Nearly half of rural Missourians do not have access to high-speed broadband internet and that is a problem," said Graves. "Being connected to highspeed broadband will improve our communities in North Missouri by giving us better access to educational resources, telehealth services, precision agriculture, and additional opportunities for economic development. I have been a proud supporter of the FCC's Connect America Fund and continually worked to ensure they target areas that need the resources most."

FCC Rural Broadband Winners in 6th District of Missouri:

• Air Link Rural Broadband LLC
• Chariton Valley Communications Corp.
• Mark Twain Communications Co.
• Mid-States Services LLC

Connect America Fund Phase II Auction Recipient Bidder Summary: Here

For additional resources on Connect America Fund Auction: Here

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