USCellular receives funding for Orleans, other cellular towers

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Public Service Commission has approved nearly $5.5 million in funding (NUSF-92.64) for constructing 10 cellular towers through the Nebraska Universal Service Fund Dedicated Wireless Fund Program.

“Utilizing the Nebraska Universal Service Fund for the support and buildout of cell towers has proven to be yet another avenue the Commission employs to help improve communication to unserved and underserved areas,” said Commission Chair Dan Watermeier.

UScellular will receive $5,493,500 in grant funding support to build 10 tower sites near the communities of Bancroft, Bradshaw, Clearwater, Garland, Glenvil, Orleans, Page, Plymouth, Rising City, and Sterling. UScellular has committed to completing the towers within 24 months of the funding's approval.

The PSC allocated just over seven million dollars in Wireless Fund Program Support for the 2024 funding year. The remaining dedicated support allocated but not awarded will be rolled into the next wireless fund grant cycle.