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FCC RIN: 3060-AL15 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America; GN Docket No. 20-32 
Abstract:

The 5G Fund for Rural America will distribute in the first phase up to $9 billion in universal service support through competitive biddingto bring mobile voice and 5G broadband service to rural areas of the country. 5G public interestobligations and performance requirements imposed on carriers continuing to receive legacy mobile high-cost support will help ensure that the areas they serve enjoy the benefits that 5G promises. 

On August 14, 2024, the Commission adopted a Report and Order to implement the framework for the 5G Fund and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Tribal consent requirements for the 5G Fund.The procedures, terms and conditions, dates, and deadlines governing participation in the auctionwill be addressed in a separate proceeding. 

 
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.902(f)    47 CFR 1.21001(b) to (f)    47 CFR 1.21002(a) to (f)    47 CFR 1.21004(b) to (d)    47 CFR 54.5    47 CFR 54.207(f)    47 CFR 54.307(e)    47 CFR 54.313(k)    47 CFR 54.313(n)    47 CFR 54.315(c)    47 CFR 54.322(a) to (k)    47 CFR 54.804(d)    47 CFR 54.1011 to 54.1021    47 CFR 54.1508(c)   
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i)    47 U.S.C. 214    47 U.S.C. 254    47 U.S.C. 303(r)    47 U.S.C. 403   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/26/2020  85 FR 31616   
Final Action  11/25/2020  85 FR 75770   
Second Report and Order  08/14/2024  89 FR 101358   
Second NPRM  08/14/2024  89 FR 101358   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: YES  Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Mark Montano
Associate Chief, Office of Economics and Analytics
Federal Communications Commission
45 L. Street, NE,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-0691
Email: mark.montano@fcc.gov