New York Cites ACA Backing for Using FCC CAF Funds in State Broadband Auction
New York welcomed backing from the American Cable Association for the state's request to use FCC Connect America Fund Phase II subsidy support for its own broadband reverse auction. ACA previously had concerns, but based on subsequent discussions with New…
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York broadband officials, it "better appreciates the timing and funding challenges presented by the overlapping New York and CAF auction processes." Citing that understanding and other factors, the association called for rapidly granting a waiver for New York, said a recent filing in docket 10-90. An Empire State Development filing Tuesday called attention to the development: "ACA’s support for New York’s request is significant given that its members operate in small and rural markets across the country and deeply understand the many challenges providers face in deploying broadband networks in these markets. ACA clearly recognizes that the coordination of federal and New York state broadband funding made possible through the waiver would help to overcome these challenges and ensure that unserved communities in New York receive broadband. ACA’s support is also noteworthy as it further supplements the growing list of stakeholders who have endorsed New York’s Petition." It cited backing from Verizon, FairPoint and others.