Democratic FCC Commissioners Urge Action on USF Contribution Revisions
Democratic FCC members voiced frustration that discussions on USF contribution revisions haven't progressed more. State officials want to see work on this, said Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel Wednesday after the FCC meeting. She encouraged states to comment to the FCC and…
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not wait for a rulemaking. Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, who recently joined a joint advisory board on contribution changes, said he has heard "a lot of strong voices at the state level" who are eager to see the issue vetted. Chairman Ajit Pai said, like Commissioner Mike O'Rielly, that he doesn't support including a fee on broadband access or usage in the USF contribution factor (see 1906250011). O'Rielly said there's no official timeline on a proceeding. He, like others, was answering our questions. Last month, the agency announced the USF contribution factor had grown to its highest ever (see 1906130014).