FCC RHC Expects Record Funding for 2020, Carrying Forward Up to $198M

The FCC Wireline Bureau could use $198 million in past unused funds as needed to satisfy funding year 2020 demand up to $802.7 million for its Rural Health Care program, a record amount that's up from the previous $604.76 million cap for this year, said a public notice Tuesday. Chairman Ajit Pai said the carryover funding ability is fortuitous because "telehealth is proving to be critical in our fight against COVID-19."