Economist Warns of Customer Losses if Broadband Revenues Find Way in Universal Service Fund
A number of players have pitched the idea of having big tech platforms pay into the basic telecommunications fund.

A number of players have pitched the idea of having big tech platforms pay into the basic telecommunications fund.
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 – An economist argued Thursday that expanding the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund to broadband revenues will reduce adoption of broadband services by millions.
The group warned that prescriptive rules would risk undermining broadband deployment
The nominee to head the NTIA said she would consult with stakeholders if a per-location spending cap came up.
Proposal weighs feasibility of creating an independent commission, executive agency, or standards body.
The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago.