
Digital Inclusion
One Year Without the Affordable Connectivity Program
Without the broadband subsidy, families are facing harsh tradeoffs to stay connected.
The Universal Service Administrative Company is the agency that administers the Universal Service Fund on behalf of the FCC.
Digital Inclusion
Without the broadband subsidy, families are facing harsh tradeoffs to stay connected.
Broadband Live
Defenders of USF counter that the 1996 Telecom Act sets clear limits and that Universal Service Administrative Company's role is strictly ministerial.
Benton
Public interest groups say the FCC should modernize, not dismantle, key programs.
Funding
More than 85,000 locations meant to be served by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund remain without service.
USF
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether the fund is constitutional March 26.
USF
New contribution factor will apply in the second quarter of 2025
USF
The fund's constitutionality is being challenged at the Supreme Court, and lawmakers are looking for new revenue source besides voice.
USF
In all, 29 lawmakers and eight former FCC commissioners signed the briefs.
USAC
Board members will provide leadership at a time of possible reform.
Benton
Loper Bright sets the stage for a Republican-led overhaul of broadband and telecom policy in 2025.
Ben Lujan
In 2024, USF encountered widespread calls for reforms to ensure its sustainability and effectiveness.
USF
Analyst Blair Levin said that policymakers unlikely to intervene.
ACP
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Benton
The outcome could affect millions who depend on the USF for affordable communication services.
USF
Congress would have to act in order for tech companies to be assessed, said Pai
USF
The GOP is not entirely in agreement on the issue, with some wanting to tap big tech revenue instead.