The FCC is proposing fines totaling $8.7 million against 22 companies for defaulting on their winning bids in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction (Auction 904).
“When the Commission set up this program, it set clear rules of the road to ensure that winning bidders would fulfill their promise to use this funding to build new broadband infrastructure,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. “Not following the rules has consequences. For those who failed to meet their obligations, today’s action shows the Commission takes seriously its commitment to hold applicants accountable and ensure the integrity of our universal service funding.”
“This enforcement action represents the second group of bidders we have pursued for failing to live up to their obligations,” said FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief, Loyaan A. Egal. “We will be steadfast in making sure that those who impede the timely deployment of broadband-related infrastructure are held to account.”
