"The current system is broken... It's a problem that Congress is ultimately going to have to solve," said former FCC Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth, suggesting that the sustainability issues of the USF need legislative intervention.
"Universal Service Fund programs cover the cost of maintaining telephone service in high-cost areas, wiring rural schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities for the internet..." This highlights the essential role of USF in enhancing connectivity for underserved regions.
"The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit last summer found the Universal Service Fund contribution 'fees' to be 'a multibillion-dollar tax nobody voted for' and, therefore, unconstitutional." This points to a significant legal challenge against USF funding.
A bipartisan and bicameral Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group in Congress formed in 2023 to discuss solutions. This reflects a rising consensus on the need for reform and sustainability.
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