USF Tracker

An in-depth discussion of developments and trends affecting the federal Universal Service Fund

USF Tracker - February 2021

Commentary 2021 is well underway and the new leadership at the FCC is taking shape.  While we don’t yet know who will fill the Chair on a permanent basis, the FCC under Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel is proceeding…

USF Tracker - November 30, 2020

Looking Ahead to the New Administration With the election behind us, this month we will preview some of the possible changes Universal Service could see in the Biden administration.  First, and most significantly, we…

USF Tracker - October 29, 2020

Recent News Contributions On October 9, 2020, the FCC released an Order (FCC-20-142) further addressing the treatment of private line revenues under the USF program.  The FCC affirmed the 2017 Private Line Order, in…

USF Tracker - September 30, 2020

Recent News General On September 14, 2020, the FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) issued a Public Notice (DA 20-1075) announcing  that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter of…

USF Tracker - July 29, 2020

Commentary As we were finalizing this month’s Tracker, USAC held its quarterly board meeting for July.  This is the second quarterly board meeting to be held since the COVID-19 restrictions were implemented and USAC…