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The We Don’t Want to Pay for Universal Telecommunications Access Litigants Finally Hit Paydirt

Telefrieden

For several years now, a well-funded litigation group has sought a federal appellate court decision deeming unconstitutional congressional legislation directing the FCC to establish a subsidy mechanism to achieve affordable and ubiquitous access to telecommunications and broadband.

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A Year of Challenges for the Universal Service Fund

Broadband Breakfast

  Established by Congress in 1996 to support broadband access in high-cost rural areas and connect schools and libraries nationwide, the USF has been at the center of legal battles, congressional debates, and calls for significant structural reform. On the Fourth Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: $42.5 In July , the U.S.

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Sixth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Net Neutrality Challenge

Broadband Breakfast

Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied public interest groups’ petition for rehearing en banc Tuesday, leaving in place its earlier decision that struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s Title II net neutrality rules “The petition was circulated to the full court.

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High Court Watcher: SCOTUS Might Not Want to Upend Universal Service

Broadband Breakfast

The high court agreed Friday to review a Fifth Circuit decision that found the $8 billion-per-year broadband subsidy, funded by fees on telecom providers, illegally took taxing power away from the legislature.  WASHINGTON, Nov. That’s the percentage of interstate voice revenue telecoms pay into the fund.

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Lawyers Backing FCC Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of Supreme Court USF Case Showdown

Broadband Breakfast

billion broadband subsidy expressed cautious optimism Wednesday, one week ahead of March 26 Supreme Court oral arguments in FCC v. WASHINGTON, March 21, 2025 – Lawyers defending the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to manage a longstanding $8.1 Consumers’ Research.

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