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.
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USForward Report Recommends Way To Reform The Universal Service Fund – Adding Broadband Revenue Will Cause USF Contribution Factor To Fall Under 4%
A new report sponsored by three broadband advocacy organizations recommends reforming universal service fund contributions by including broadband service revenue in the contribution base.
Mid-Month News Update - June 1-15 - Broadband, USF, FCC, Copyright Lawsuits, Google, & More
An update on news from June 1 - 15, 2021.
FCC Waives Budget Control Mechanism For Rate-Of-Return Carriers
The FCC has waived the budget control mechanism for rate-of-return carriers that receive legacy universal service support.
USF Contribution Base Continues To Shrink
USAC has filed data on the universal service fund contribution base to be used for the third quarter of 2021.
Mid-Month News Update - May 1 - 15, 2021: Broadband, FCC, USF, RDOF
An update on news - May 1-15, 2021
USAC Publishes Budget Control Mechanism Data For 2021 – 8.6% Adjustment Factor For 2021-2022
USAC has announced an 8.6% budget control mechanism applicable to rate-of-return ILECs subject to cost-based universal service support rules for July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
USAC Submits Third Quarter 2021 USF Size Projections
USAC has filed USF size and administrative cost projections for the third quarter of 2021.
News Update - April 2021
An update on news during April 2021