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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Third Court Upholds Legality of Universal Service Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ FCC can continue to use private company to administer billions in broadband subsidies ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6aZFgn3Xu7a6dBrQifqJc6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ INCOMPAS Study Says Streamers Should Not Pay Into USF ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Industry group argues payments would distort market ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:42:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC Chair ‘Exploring Options’ on New Streaming Regulations in Response to Congress ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Agency pushed on extending good-faith rules to FCC, making ISPs pay into Universal Service Fund ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:12:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:22:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6iXYabTJHqseg8qC5s9oXP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Second Court Upholds FCC’s Broadband Subsidy Delegation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Says USAC is sufficiently subordinate to pass constitutional muster ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 23:07:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 05 May 2023 15:04:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eRRvYEppVcwTrviAnvGHMd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Congress Looks To Expand Contribution Base for Broadband Subsidies ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.nexttv.com/news/hill-looks-to-expand-broadband-subsidy-contribution-base</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ FCC would be required to undertake rulemaking to that effect ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 01:56:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:09:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4TQbTPpDsNKaP2QAZ2ugu-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ U.S. Appeals Court Upholds FCC Broadband Subsidy Process ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Says use of private company USAC is not an impermissible delegation of authority ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:28:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:57:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6aZFgn3Xu7a6dBrQifqJc6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NCTA Nominates Charter's Christine Sanquist to FCC Subsidy Oversight Post ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Would succeed Comcast’s Beth Choroser on Universal Service Administration Co. board ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:49:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:04:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G3T8fbeGNJhyMaH2Ftf8Cn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Digital Equity Bill  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Would create nonprofit to help close inclusion and skills divide ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:29:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:17:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YXiwsRS3oTWFuVr2iRyQ5P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ INCOMPAS: ISPs Need to Pay Into USF ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Says that is sustainable, common sense solution ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:09:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Senate Should Vote to End Big Tech's Free Ride on Universal Service ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why it’s time for Congress to compel edge providers to do their bit to close the digital divide ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:16:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[MCN Guest Blog]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kim@internetinnovation.org (Kim Keenan) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kim Keenan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/22MF2eF2u9JLoFBWofjNJV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[A Senate bill would call on Big Tech firms to kick in to the Universal Service Fund. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Big Tech icons on iPhone screen]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Big Tech to FCC: Drop Inquiry Into Assessing Regulatory fees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Industry groups say it would be waste of resources to pursue that course ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:27:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:08:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jui2TfqurrFjoFtDZFkz9n-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ American Broadband Pays $16 Million to Settle Lifeline Complaint ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Local carrier’s settlement avoids FCC hearing on license qualifications ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:29:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:29:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vUmfVNHHj2w75FeokNyFPW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Senate Commerce OKs Bill Exploring Making Big Tech Fund Broadband ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ FAIR Act makes it out of committee on bipartisan vote ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 21:19:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 May 2022 21:27:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XVHBSZxEvM4PSF3wdYLMDR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC Hands Out $200 Million More for Rural Broadband ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Brings total in subsidies to over $5 billion ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 19:09:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 May 2022 19:11:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9rarmJSkPbS7wGURmCJK5Y-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ OTT to FCC: USF Streaming Fee Would Be Impossible to Administer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Count ways it would be unworkable; point out it is currently outside commission authority ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:25:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6kB6GMZqe4RUpGU9vnrHE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Edge to FCC: Add ISPs, Not Us, to USF Contribution Base ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.nexttv.com/news/edge-to-fcc-add-isps-not-us-to-usf-contribution-base</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Say they already contribute via all that content driving desire for broadband ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:31:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:12:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xpV6KPLHRPz6AiLntfTRsL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could the FCC Make Video Streamers Pay Into the Universal Service Fund? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.nexttv.com/news/could-the-fcc-make-video-streamers-pay-into-the-universal-service-fund</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Comments begin coming in on USF inquiry ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:57:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:21:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6FekADQnhHTLgTJey6R2mi-1280-80.jpeg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Bill Pushes Reform of Universal Service Fund Support ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.nexttv.com/news/new-bill-pushes-reform-of-universal-service-fund-support</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Relying on landline fees to support universal broadband doesn't cut it, senators signal ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:23:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pe343Xr4S4maJvodRyim35-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC Tops $2 Billion in Emergency Broadband Funds for Schools, Libraries ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.nexttv.com/news/fcc-tops-dollar2-billion-in-emergency-broadband-funds-for-schools-libraries</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Subsidies targeted to provide COVID-19 relief ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:25:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:26:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CFzmDgtx7MmRZsbNPbbVMo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The FCC has committed another more than $1 billion in school and library broadband funding. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Kids using broadband in school]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC Tops $1 Billion in Emergency Broadband Fund First Wave ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.nexttv.com/news/fcc-tops-dollar1-billion-in-emergency-broadband-fund-first-wave</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Provides broadband opportunities for 3 million-plus students ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:04:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:09:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bbbny52dZ4udZ7vqUp3SsS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC's Carr: Make Big Tech Pay for USF Subsidies ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.nexttv.com/news/fccs-carr-make-big-tech-pay-for-usf-subsidies</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cites new report that argues that is the most efficient funding mechanism ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:43:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uEpuyhpYYFLQH8R4P6B4o4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Report: Levy USF Fees on Broadband ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.nexttv.com/news/report-levy-usf-fees-on-broadband</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INCOMPAS, NTCA-backed paper says that is best way to save fund ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:27:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:40:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2tteVoSgoNVKQbRtPvzFA4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Bill Would Explore Making Netflix, Other Edge Providers, Pay Into Universal Service Fund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ FCC's Carr applauds effort to expand contribution base to Google, Netflix and others ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:17:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:44:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ns4bcPZVEHV7ZWw9BatP38-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC Emergency Broadband Subsidy Program Launches May 12 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Agency says it will provide updates on distribution of $3.2 billion ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 20:38:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 11 May 2021 20:46:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i2qZWtB9GfxYP7asQDURuh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC Denies ZTE Appeal of Suspect Tech Label ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Paves way for remove and replace ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:18:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:03:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LvwcUW6zbxzDbrc3Pjgtue-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ GAO: FCC's USF Program Needs Work ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ FCC says it agrees with recommendations for improvement ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:38:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:41:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LvwcUW6zbxzDbrc3Pjgtue-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It’s Time to Dial Back on ETC Requirements ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s Time to Dial Back on ETC Requirements ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gerard Scimeca]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gerard Scimeca, CASE ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kHqABAtFx8Smzw4YDcq6iG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Groups Want Unlimited Talk, Text, for Lifeline Subs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Groups Want Unlimited Talk, Text, for Lifeline Subs ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:04:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TLPhZEihrDUCUVbSLephv6-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC Unveils Lifeline Verification API ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ D.C. Must Help Close Rural Digital Divide ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[MCN Guest Blog]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pai Proposes Ban on USF Funds to Suspect Tech Suppliers ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC OKs Final Pieces of $2B Connect America Fund II Auction ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:43:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5P7NUTPmnyX8znsBEmJa39-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pai Wants to Extend High-Cost Subsidy to Hurricane Relief ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lifeline Service Gets Hammered in Senate Hearing ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EGW4uFmXKNXiRDhjStutSQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Senate Drills Down on Universal Service Fund ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:34:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BM2n3ZbGuFLKy4z3AREwZk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ O'Rielly, Clyburn Seek Comments on Broadband Subsidies ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 15:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.eggerton@futurenet.com (John Eggerton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Eggerton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fRxCXscJMkqCDkWdKJvCHE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cable to FCC: Avoid One-Size-Fits-All Lifeline ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCC Sets New CAF Price Benchmarks ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trade Groups Seek Stay of FCC Treble-Damages Decision ]]></title>
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