State legislators in Wisconsin, Maine and Ohio urged greater focus on...
State legislators in Wisconsin, Maine and Ohio urged greater focus on mobile broadband as the FCC takes on Universal Service Fund reform, in letters to the agency. Wisconsin Rep. John Nygren (R) is concerned that the FCC’s USF draft proposal…
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will ignore the need for reliable mobile broadband access in the state and across the nation, he said in a letter to the agency. Wisconsin Sen. Julie Lassa (D) was contacted regarding some concerns about the USF revamp process, a spokeswoman said, without further details. Other legislators couldn’t be reached immediately for comment on why they filed comments. Maine Senator Thomas Saviello (R) urged the FCC not to jeopardize the development of mobile broadband in Maine’s rural communities. It’s critical to allow ample time for public comment and debate because the reform would have major implications for Maine, he said. “A potential change of this magnitude deserves more transparency,” he said. Any reform proposal shouldn’t reduce spending for mobile broadband services, he said. Other state lawmakers that filed letters include Reps. Jerry Petrowski (R) and John Murtha (R) of Wisconsin and Oregon Sen. Joanne Verger (D).