Fifth Circuit
NTCA Survey Underscores Risks of Lost USF Support
A Fifth Circuit Court decision threatens funding of the $8.1 billion subsidy program
Consumers’ Research
Fifth Circuit Pauses USF Decision While FCC Plans Appeal
The agency said it's planning to petition the Supreme Court by Sept. 30.
FCC
Consumers’ Research Asks Supreme Court to Review USF Challenges
A recent Fifth Circuit decision conflicts with other federal court rulings, making a Supreme Court review likely.
Consumers’ Research
Broadband Industry, Advocates Uneasy about Fifth Circuit USF Ruling
The court held yesterday that the $8 billion subsidy program was unconstitutional.
DC Circuit
FCC Moves to End USF Litigation
Consumers’ Research lost in the Sixth Circuit and lost in the Eleventh Circuit. Last Monday, the Supreme Court declined to review those decisions.
Eleventh Circuit
Supreme Court Will Not Review Legality of FCC's Universal Service Fund
A conservative advocacy group has been challenging the $8 billion fund in court.
FCC
FCC Urges Supreme Court Not to Review USF Challenges
A conservative nonprofit argued the Fifth Circuit is likely to create conflicting precedent.
FCC
Cruz Wants Congressional Appropriations to Fund Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
FCC
Conservative Group Files Another Legal Challenge to Universal Service Fund
The Sixth Circuit struck down another similar petition from Consumers’ Research.
FCC
New ACP Survey, FCC Fines VoIP Provider, Fifth Congressional Hackathon
Less than half of low-income survey respondents without internet had heard of the ACP.
FCC
Telecoms and Tech Giants Disagree on Where to Find More Universal Service Funds
The USF is facing dwindling funds and pending court challenges.
FCC
Fifth Circuit to Rehear Petition Challenging FCC Jurisdiction on Universal Service Fund
A rehearing of the case means that the full court will reconsider the case and the previous ruling is vacated.
Sixth Circuit
Sixth Circuit Appeals Court Denies Petition Challenging FCC Jurisdiction on Universal Service Fund
Sixth Circuit adopted reasons from another appeal court.
Fifth Circuit
Appeals Court Denies Petition Challenging FCC Administration of Universal Service Fund
The matter is also in front of the 6th and 11th Circuit courts.
