12 Days of Broadband
A Year of Challenges for the Universal Service Fund
In 2024, USF encountered widespread calls for reforms to ensure its sustainability and effectiveness.
USF
USF Contribution Factor Expected to Rise to 37.4 Percent
Analyst Blair Levin said that policymakers unlikely to intervene.
ACP
FCC Addresses False ACP Advertising
Providers that fail to update their materials may be subject to penalties.
Benton
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Broadband Fund
The outcome could affect millions who depend on the USF for affordable communication services.
USF
Ajit Pai: Congress Should Fund the USF
Congress would have to act in order for tech companies to be assessed, said Pai
USF
Cruz Wins Texas: Likely Senate Commerce Chair Supports Appropriations for USF
The GOP is not entirely in agreement on the issue, with some wanting to tap big tech revenue instead.
USF
SHLB Endorses Representatives for USAC
Organization cited a wealth of experience shared by the two nominees
Affordability
New Study Proposes Funding Reforms for ACP
The Affordable Connectivity Program should change the income-eligibility threshold to 135% of the federal poverty line, says report.
Consumers’ Research
Supreme Court Could Use USF Case to Cut Agency Power: Consumers' Research Lawyer
The litigious conservative nonprofit challenging the Universal Service Fund says its case could make it harder for Congress to delegate duties.
USF
Consumers’ Research Likes Its Odds Against USF at Supreme Court
The group did not oppose the FCC's petition for the court to review its controversial lawsuit.
USF
Assess Online Gambling to Fund USF, Levin, Horrigan Say
The move wouldn't raise prices for consumers, the two said.
USF
Feds Ask Supreme Court to Preserve Universal Service Fund
FCC and Justice Department want the Fifth Circuit's July ruling, which found the $8-billion annual fund unconstitutional, overruled.
test4
Senate Passes Capito’s Rural Broadband Protection Bill
The legislation requires thorough vetting of participants in FCC’s high-cost programs
FCC
FCC Seeking Nominations for Eight USAC Board Seats
Nominations are due at the agency by October 28.
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.
Rural
SATT Seeks $1.8M RDOF Transfer to Avoid FCC Default Penalties
The FCC found the transfer in the public interest, provided South Central Connect submitted the necessary financial and legal documents.
