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February 1, 2008 Chelsea Fallon: (202) 418-7991
FCC AND USDA LAUNCH WEB SITE FOCUSED ON 
RURAL BROADBAND OPPORTUNITIES
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and United 
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of a new, online resource for 
those in rural America looking to bring the benefits of broadband services to their communities.  
This “Broadband Opportunities for Rural America” web site makes available the expertise and 
resources of the FCC and USDA in a single, easily-accessible location and user-friendly format.  
The site provides information on the different technology platforms that can be used to 
provide broadband service, how to access spectrum necessary for delivery of wireless broadband 
services, government funding for broadband services, relevant FCC and USDA proceedings and 
initiatives, and data on broadband deployment.  In addition, the site provides instructions on how 
to locate companies already licensed to provide wireless services in or near specific rural 
communities, as well as helpful links to other government and private resources related to 
encouraging broadband opportunities in rural America.
The web site can be accessed at http://wireless.fcc.gov/outreach/ruralbroadband.
For additional information, contact Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 or 
Chelsea.Fallon@fcc.gov; or Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587 or Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. 
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