Access to broadband is the central issue in rural communications today

摘要

Consumer access to broadband in high-cost markets is the central issue in rural communications today, CenturyLink Inc. Executive Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations Steve Davis told a U.S. Senate subcommittee at a hearing on the state of rural communications. CenturyLink recommended that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) release additional Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase I monies right away to help carriers meet the high costs of bringing broadband to unserved areas.