# Connect America Fund
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2013-06-26 · Effective 2013-07-26 · 78 FR 38227
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-15297
- **Category:** broadband
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 38227
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 54
- **Publication date:** 2013-06-26
- **Effective date:** 2013-07-26
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket Nos. 10-90
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) provides for a second round of Phase I funding to occur in 2013 and revises the rules for Phase I going forward to further leverage private investment in rural America and accelerate the availability of broadband to consumers who lack access.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/06/26/2013-15297/connect-america-fund)
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