CWA Backs Proceeding to Expand USF Base to 'All Entities' Relying on Telecom
The Communications Workers of America asked FCC Wireline Bureau staff to consider opening a proceeding "to determine the full scope" of FCC authority under Section 254 of the Communications Act to expand the USF's contribution base "to include broadband internet…
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access service and relevant revenues of all entities whose services rely on telecommunications," said an ex parte posted Wednesday in docket 21-476 (see 2202180046). CWA also said expanding the contribution base to just broadband internet access service providers would create an "imbalance in the internet ecosystem between broadband and edge providers." The FCC should "explore how edge companies can participate in fair cost recovery, reduce the burden on broadband subscribers, and close the digital divide," CWA said.