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Wireline Bureau Outlines Bidding Steps to Fund Network Rebuilds in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

The FCC Wireline Bureau set procedures for spending $691.2 million over 10 years to support hardened fixed voice and broadband networks throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, in a public notice Wednesday on docket 18-143. Winning applicants must…

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offer voice and broadband and meet performance requirements for speed and latency. "Laying out this clear, manageable, and predictable process will ensure we get the best impact possible from this investment of funds," said Wireline Bureau Chief Kris Monteith. Commissioners OK'd the funding plan in September (see 1909260032).