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.
GAO Issues Report On FCC Effort To Produce Accurate Broadband Maps
The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the FCC’s efforts to improve broadband mapping by creating a digital Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric.
USF Contributions Reform – News Update
An update on recent news about USF contributions reform.
News Update - September 1 -15, 2021: USF Contributions, Epic Games v. Apple, FCC, Broadband
An update on news from September 1-15, 2021.
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.
USAC Files Fourth Quarter 2021 USF Contribution Base Data: $9.517 Billion
USAC has released projected telecommunications revenue data that will be used to determine the USF contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions In The Telecommunications Industry – September 1, 2021
An update on recent mergers & acquisitions in the telecommunications industry.
News Update - August 2021
An update on important news from August 2021.
Locast Copyright Infringement Lawsuit: Court Rules In Favor Of Broadcast TV Networks, Says Locast Does Not Qualify For Non-Profit Exemption
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District Of New York has ruled in favor of a group of television broadcast networks in their copyright infringement lawsuit against “non-profit” streaming service Locast. Consequently, Locast has ceased operations.