 marigoldsGainfully employed, finallyPremium,MVM
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kudos:1 | How much goes to broadband? Of the commerce provisions, $1B goes to voice wireless and wireless broadband, with a minimum of 25% going to voice wireless in unserved areas. $1.825B goes to basic broadband in unserved areas and advanced broadband in underserved areas, with a minimum of 25% going to basic broadband. Unserved areas get a priority.
Of that $1B and $1.825B split, up to 20% can be transferred between the programs. That means $565M can be transferred from the broadband program to the wireless program.
Worst case scenario for broadband? $1.565B goes to voice wireless in underserved areas. $0 goes to wireless broadband. $1.26B goes to basic broadband. $0 goes to advanced broadband.
This is what happens if there is at least $1.565B in eligible voice grants applications and $1.26B in eligible basic broadband applications because of the way priorities are structured in the bill.
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