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Reforming Lifeline and Linkup Universal Service Programs
We have been clear on our position about the need to modernize the Universal Service Fund. We have also explained our support for the creation of a Mobility Fund. By implementing these changes,...
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Comprehensive USF and ICC Reform is Needed
In our comments to the FCC on intercarrier compensation (ICC) and legacy universal service programs, we explained why these programs must be reformed to recognize the value of wireless technology for...
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CTIA to FCC: Keep SMS Free from USF Contribution Requirements
Since the universal service fund (USF) was created in the era of wireline communications, the outdated programs such as Lifeline and Linkup emphasize landlines, even though today’s low-income consumers...
View ArticleCTIA Statement on the Proposed Framework for Universal Service and...
Regarding the introduction of a proposed framework for universal service and intercarrier compensation reform by AT&T, CenturyLink, FairPoint, Frontier, Verizon and Windstream, I issued the...
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State Legislators Recognize Benefits of Wireless Technology at NCSL...
During last week’s National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit, we spoke with state legislators and their staff about some of wireless industry’s priorities for the upcoming...
View ArticleCTIA Recognizes “National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week”
This morning, we issued a press release to recognize the “National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week” with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), the National...
View ArticleCTIA Statement on FCC Chairman Genachowski’s Speech on USF and Intercarrier...
After FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski delivered a speech today announcing proposed reforms of the Universal Service Fund and the Intercarrier Compensation System, I released the following statement:...
View ArticleCTIA Statement on FCC’s Adoption of Order and FNPRM on USF and ICC
In response to the FCC’s adoption today of an Order and FNPRM comprehensively reforming the high cost universal service and intercarrier compensation systems, I issued the following statement: “I am...
View ArticleCTIA Statement on FCC’s Lifeline Order and Further Notice
Today I released this statement: “CTIA’s members, as providers of Lifeline benefits to millions of consumers, share the FCC’s commitment to ensuring that the low income program adapts to meet changing...
View ArticleCTIA Statement After the FCC’s April Open Meeting
After the FCC’s April Open Meeting, I released the following statement on the Innovation in the Television Bands Report and Order: “Today’s adoption of the Innovation in the Television Bands Report and...
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Three Keys to USF Reform – Fair, Simple and Efficient
Later tonight, I have the pleasure of speaking at a very timely FCBA Continuing Legal Education event on Universal Service Contribution Methodology. Well, this CLE is not timely in terms of my ability...
View ArticleStatement on FCC June Open Meeting
After the FCC June Open Meeting, I said: “CTIA appreciates the Commission’s leadership in continuing to modernize and strengthen the federal Lifeline program. Wireless is a critical tool that enables...
View ArticleBringing Mobile Broadband to Rural America
Consumers across America love – and appreciate – mobile broadband because it allows us to access the Internet anytime and anywhere. That’s why mobile data usage continues to grow dramatically, making...
View ArticleCTIA-The Wireless Association Statement on the FCC’s Open Meeting
After the FCC today adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to reform the Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system, I released the following statement: “We agree that...
View ArticleMobility Fund: Making Wireless Broadband Ubiquitous
As we said in a blog post in January, we support the creation of a Mobility Fund that would ensure wireless broadband deployment to all consumers in America, especially those in underserved or rural...
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