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.
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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.
Fifth Circuit Hears Oral Argument In Legal Challenge To USF Contributions – Consumers’ Research Moves Forward With Circuit Split Plot
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held an oral argument in Consumers’ Research v. FCC., a legal challenge to universal service fund contributions.
USAC Files Data On 1st Quarter 2023 USF Contribution Base: $8,749,749,511
USAC has filed projected USF contribution base data which will be used to determine the USF contribution factor for the first quarter of calendar year 2023.
USAC Files 4th Quarter 2022 USF Contribution Base Data: $8,624,083,282
USAC has filed projected universal service fund contribution base data which will be used to determine the USF contribution factor for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2022.
Texas Court Of Appeals Orders Texas PUC To Fully Fund Texas Universal Service Fund
The Texas Court of Appeals has issued an opinion ordering the Public Utility Commission of Texas to fully fund all Texas Universal Service Fund programs and to make all disbursements required by existing orders and commitments.
FCC Files Opening Brief In Consumers’ Research Legal Challenge To USF Contributions
The FCC has filed its opening brief in Consumers’ Research v. FCC, a legal challenge concerning USF contributions being heard by the U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit.
USF Contribution Factor Climbs To 33 Percent For Third Quarter Of 2022
The FCC has announced that the proposed USF contribution factor for the third quarter of 2022 will be will be 33 percent – an increase of 9.2 from last quarter.
USAC Files Estimated 3Q 2022 Universal Service Funding Requirements
USAC has filed the Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for the third quarter of 2022.