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Third Court Upholds Legality of Universal Service Fund
By John Eggerton published
FCC can continue to use private company to administer billions in broadband subsidies

INCOMPAS Study Says Streamers Should Not Pay Into USF
By John Eggerton published
Industry group argues payments would distort market

FCC Chair ‘Exploring Options’ on New Streaming Regulations in Response to Congress
By John Eggerton published
Agency pushed on extending good-faith rules to FCC, making ISPs pay into Universal Service Fund

Second Court Upholds FCC’s Broadband Subsidy Delegation
By John Eggerton published
Says USAC is sufficiently subordinate to pass constitutional muster

Congress Looks To Expand Contribution Base for Broadband Subsidies
By John Eggerton published
FCC would be required to undertake rulemaking to that effect

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds FCC Broadband Subsidy Process
By John Eggerton published
Says use of private company USAC is not an impermissible delegation of authority

NCTA Nominates Charter's Christine Sanquist to FCC Subsidy Oversight Post
By John Eggerton last updated
Would succeed Comcast’s Beth Choroser on Universal Service Administration Co. board

Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Digital Equity Bill
By John Eggerton last updated
Would create nonprofit to help close inclusion and skills divide
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