FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC APPROVES NUSF SUPPORT FOR
CELL TOWER CONSTRUCTION
Lincoln, November 14, 2023- The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) has approved nearly $3.5 million in
funding (NUSF-92.63) for the construction of six cellular
towers through the Nebraska Universal Service Fund
(NUSF) Dedicated Wireless Fund Program.
“Funding the buildout of cell towers through the Nebraska
Universal Service Fund is yet another way the Commission
is working to help improve communication to unserved and
underserved areas,” said Commission Chair Dan Watermeier.
U.S. Cellular Corporation will receive $3,463,850 in grant
funding support to build six tower sites near the
communities of Beaver Crossing, Beemer, Memphis, Monroe,
Naponee, and Nehawka. U.S. Cellular has committed to
completing construction of the towers within 24 months of
approval of the funding.
The PSC allocated six million dollars in Wireless Fund
Program Support for the 2023 funding year. The remaining
dedicated support allocated but not awarded will be rolled
into the next wireless fund grant cycle. ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 /deb.collins@nebraska.gov
