Court rejects challenge to FCC broadband plan

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DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court is rejecting challenges to the FCC’s plan to expand broadband Internet service to rural areas.

The expansion is funded partly by fees paid by telecommunications companies. Many of those companies contended the FCC did not have the authority to use the money for Internet service.

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