# Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future High-Cost Universal Service Support; ETC Annual Reports and Certifications; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support; Connect America Fund-Alaska Plan; Expanding Broadband Service Through the ACAM Program
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2023-08-17 · Effective 2023-08-17 · 88 FR 55918
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-16674
- **Category:** broadband
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 55918
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 54
- **Publication date:** 2023-08-17
- **Effective date:** 2023-08-17
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 14-58, 09-197, 16-271
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program as a voluntary path for supporting the widespread deployment of 100/20 Mbps broadband service throughout the rural areas served by carriers currently receiving A-CAM support and in areas served by legacy rate-of-return support recipients. In adopting this program, the Commission furthers its long-standing goals by promoting the universal availability of voice and broadband networks, while also taking measures to minimize the burden on the nation's ratepayers.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/17/2023-16674/connect-america-fund-a-national-broadband-plan-for-our-future-high-cost-universal-service-support)
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