USF
Lawmakers, Past FCC Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold USF
In all, 29 lawmakers and eight former FCC commissioners signed the briefs.
The Universal Service Administrative Company is the agency that administers the Universal Service Fund on behalf of the FCC.
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.
House Energy and Commerce
Loper Bright sets the stage for a Republican-led overhaul of broadband and telecom policy in 2025.
12 Days of Broadband
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
Providers that fail to update their materials may be subject to penalties.
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.
USF
Organization cited a wealth of experience shared by the two nominees
Affordability
The Affordable Connectivity Program should change the income-eligibility threshold to 135% of the federal poverty line, says report.
Consumers’ Research
The litigious conservative nonprofit challenging the Universal Service Fund says its case could make it harder for Congress to delegate duties.
USF
The group did not oppose the FCC's petition for the court to review its controversial lawsuit.
USF
The move wouldn't raise prices for consumers, the two said.
USF
FCC and Justice Department want the Fifth Circuit's July ruling, which found the $8-billion annual fund unconstitutional, overruled.
test4
The legislation requires thorough vetting of participants in FCC’s high-cost programs
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