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		jonhohle 8 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: FCC to eliminate gigabit speed goal and scrap anal... Telcos were given billions to expand and improve broadband for decades and never did it. If the FCC has scrapped the goal are they also scrapping the handouts? If so, it’s long overdue.

Tadpole9181 8 months ago | [–]

The FCC did not give those handouts, Congress did. 100 or so $10k "gifts" and I'm sure they'll do it again.

jonhohle 8 months ago | | [–]

While not all, the FCC does give those handouts - https://www.fcc.gov/auction/903

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