FCC Chair Sounds Alarm on Rip-and-Replace Program

"This program to replace insecure equipment in the networks of 126 carriers faces a $3.08 billion shortfall, putting both our national security and the connectivity of rural consumers who depend on these networks at risk."

"As my earlier correspondence explained, the Reimbursement Program would require approximately $4.98 billion, reflecting a $3.08 billion shortfall from the current appropriation of $1.9 billion."

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