TDS Gets $75.1 Million Annually From A-CAM for Broadband
TDS Telecom will get about $75.1 million annually for 10 years from the FCC Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM), the company said in a Wednesday news release. FCC staff Tuesday approved 182 rural telcos to receive $454 million in…
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annual funds through A-CAM (see 1701240046). TDS plans to use its share to expand and upgrade broadband service for about 160,000 homes in 25 states over the next decade, starting this quarter, it said. Speeds will vary by location, with most covered TDS customers getting 25/3 Mbps and the rest getting 10/1 Mbps, the company said. The carrier plans to release buildout maps and other details in the next few weeks, it said. “We look forward to working with our local communities on this massive endeavor to improve internet speeds,” said Executive Vice President Kevin Hess. “Consumers want to work remotely and are seeking faster speeds than the existing, deployed DSL technology was designed to handle.”