The Universal Service Administrative Company has filed projected universal service fund (USF) contribution base data which will be used to determine the USF contribution factor for the second quarter of calendar year 2022.
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USAC Files Universal Service Fund’s Estimated Funding Requirements For Second Quarter Of 2022
The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has filed the Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for the Second Quarter of 2022.
ACAM Broadband Coalition Proposes Modifications To ACAM Enhancement Plan
The ACAM Broadband Coalition has proposed further modifications to its ACAM Enhancement Plan.
Consumers’ Research Files Legal Challenge To USF Contribution Factor At The Fifth Circuit
Consumers’ Research, Cause Based Commerce, Inc., and 11 individuals have filed a Petition For Review with the U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit challenging the legality of the universal service fund contribution factor for the first quarter of 2022.
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Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 Introduced In Senate
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Broadband Organizations Intervene In Consumers’ Research Legal Challenge To Universal Service Fund Contributions
Seven broadband advocacy organizations have been accepted as intervenors in a lawsuit filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit challenging the legality of universal service fund contributions.
Consumers’ Research Files Legal Challenge To FCC’s 4Q 2021 Universal Service Contribution Factor & Universal Service Fund System
A group led by nonprofit organization Consumers’ Research has filed a petition for review challenging the FCC’s approval of the proposed fourth quarter 2021 universal service contribution factor.
USF Contributions Reform – News Update
An update on recent news about USF contributions reform.