The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments regarding the Universal Service Fund, questioning the delegation of lawmaking to the FCC and authority to USAC.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the funding arrangement for the USF violates the Constitution, prompting this significant Supreme Court review.
Industry groups like NTCA and USTelecom praised the Supreme Court's decision, asserting the Fifth Circuit's ruling could threaten critical communication services for rural and low-income users.
With the dismantling of the Chevron doctrine, the case may further limit the FCC's regulatory power, jeopardizing funding for essential broadband services.
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