https://www.cnet.com/news/rural-carriers-accuse-verizon-of-lying-about-4g-coverage/

A trade group representing rural cellular carriers is accusing Verizon of "grossly" overstating its 4G LTE coverage in government filings, claiming the bad data could prevent rural carriers from obtaining subsidies aimed at bringing broadband to remote areas.

The Rural Wireless Association (RWA) alleges the coverage map Verizon submitted to the Federal Communications Commission is "a sham," and should be re-filed using accurate data, according to letter filed with the FCC on Tuesday.  The group says the misinformation could prevent rural carriers from obtaining $4.5 billion in government subsidies as part of the agency's Mobility Fund, which specifically targets funding for "rural areas that lack unsubsidized 4G," according to the FCC.