The FCC has announced that the proposed USF contribution factor for the Second quarter of 2024 will be 32.8 percent.
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Senator Cruz Releases Paper On Universal Service Fund Reform
Senator Ted Cruz has released a paper on universal service fund reform.
FCC Proposes Creation Of Schools And Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program - $200 Million In Funding Over Three Years
The FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes the creation of a Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program that would provide $200 million over a three-year period to support cybersecurity and advanced firewall services.
FCC Chairwoman Proposes E-Rate Pilot Program To Support Cybersecurity And Advanced Firewall-Related Services For Schools & Libraries
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed the creation of a pilot program to provide E-Rate support for cybersecurity and advanced firewall-related services for schools and libraries.
USAC Files Data On Third Quarter 2023 USF Contribution Base: $8,534,205,926
USAC has filed projected universal service fund contribution base data for the third quarter of calendar year 2023.
Another Loss For Consumers’ Research – Sixth Circuit Says The Universal Service Fund Is Constitutional
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has denied Consumer’s Research’s Petition For Review challenging the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund.
Consumers’ Research Files Another Petition For Review Challenging The Legality Of The Universal Service Fund
Consumers’ Research has filed a petition for review with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the FCC’s proposed USF contribution factor for the second quarter of 2023 and the legality of the universal service fund.
Fifth Circuit Completely Rejects Consumers’ Research Non-Delegation Challenge To Universal Service Fund
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has denied the Consumers’ Research non-delegation doctrine challenge to the universal service fund and the way the USF is administered by the FCC.
Comment On Use Of E-Rate Funding For Next-Generation Firewalls & Services Due February 13, 2023
The FCC has issued a Public Notice seeking comment on “the use of E-Rate program funds to support advanced or next-generation firewalls and services, as well as other network security services.” Comments are due on or before February 13, 2023, and reply comments are due March 30, 2023.
USF Contribution Factor For First Quarter Of 2023: 32.6 Percent
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director has announced that the proposed universal service fund contribution factor for the first quarter of 2023 will be 32.6 percent.