 In July 2012, the FCC announced the first phase of the program which, over three years, pairs $115 million in public funds with private investment to bring high-speed Internet to 400,000 residents and businesses that lack access.As part of the reforms, the FCC identified mobile broadband as a Universal Service goal for the first time.The Connect America Fund includes a Mobility Fund specifically to bring 3G and 4G wireless broadband to unserved areas.