# FCC Proposes $162 Million for Alaska Broadband

On October 14, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission circulated an order proposing an additional $162 million for the Alaska Connect Fund to expand mobile broadband in Alaska. The funding has not been approved; it is pending a Commission vote, so it does not yet represent an awarded contract or open solicitation.

- Broadband providers and contractors can track the Commission’s decision and any subsequent implementation or procurement opportunities tied to the proposed funding.
- The proposal signals potential public investment in Alaska mobile broadband expansion, which may create work for service providers and firms supporting network deployment.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

### Sources
- [FCC to Vote on $162 Million for Expanded Mobile Broadband in Alaska | Federal Communications Commission](https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-vote-162-million-expanded-mobile-broadband-alaska) - FCC