Midco Supports CAF-Style Process for Future FCC USF Auctions

Midcontinent Communications could support FCC use of Connect America Fund Phase II-like auction processes for the next high-cost fund, the cable ISP told Wireline Bureau staff. Last month, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said a $20 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund plan is coming (see 1904160057). Midco suggested the FCC provide shapefiles of geographical information systems and mapping data during any future auction, in a filing posted Thursday in docket 17-182.