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  • Is this the death Knell for the Universal Service Fund? [telecom]

    From Bill Horne@21:1/5 to All on Tue Dec 28 12:00:05 2021
    The FCC released a Notice of Inquiry, seeking input on the future of
    the Universal Service Fund (USF), as required by the Infrastructure
    Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Specifically, the Commission is
    evaluating the implications for the current USF system of the $65
    billion in broadband funding provided by the IIJA. The FCC must submit
    a report of its findings to Congress discussing how the Commission can
    improve its effectiveness in achieving universal service goals for
    broadband. The Notice of Inquiry also seeks comment on potential rule
    or statutory changes that would update the USF contribution
    system. Comments are due January 18, 2022, with reply comments due
    January 31, 2022.

    https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/telecoms-mobile-cable-communications/1144398/tech-telecom-weekly--december-20-2021?email_access=on

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