Video on Reforming the Universal Service Fund Tackled Connect America Fund and Mobility Fund

WASHINGTON, October 19, 2012 – The internet policy news and events service BroadbandBreakfast.com held its October 2012 Broadband Breakfast Club “Reforming the Universal Service Fund: What’s Changing?” on Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 at Clyde’s of Gallery Place, 707 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 from 8 am – 10 am.

Nearly one year ago, the Federal Communications Commission announced major changes to the Universal Service Fund by creating the Connect America Fund and the Mobility Fund. How has the FCC followed through in implementing these two funds? Will the Connect America Fund realize the ambitious goals of the National Broadband Plan? Further, the FCC this month completed a spectrum auction to facilitate the Mobility Fund. What have the agency and industry learned from these experiences?

You can see highlights of the event here:

Highlights from Reforming the Universal Service Fund: What’s Changing from Broadband Breakfast.

You can see the full event here:

Reforming the Universal Service Fund: What’s Changing from Broadband Breakfast.

Speakers at the event included:

• Jeffrey Lanning, Assistant Vice President, Federal Regulatory Affairs, CenturyLink
• Jennifer McKee, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA)
• Michael Romano, Senior Vice President of Policy, National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA)
• Tim Donovan, Vice President Legislative Affairs, Competitive Carriers Association (CCA)
• Mike Wilson, Vice President of Professional Services, CostQuest Associates

The event was moderated by Eliza Krigman, Technology Reporter for Politico Pro.

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