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Assessing USF contributions on special access services purchased by competitive...

Assessing USF contributions on special access services purchased by competitive LECs and used as an input to broadband Internet access services violates the principle of competitive neutrality, counsel for tw telecom told an adviser to FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel (http://xrl.us/bniz8n).…

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This is because no USF contribution is assessed where a firm provides broadband Internet access using its own facilities, or unbundled network elements, the CLEC said.