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  • Low-Cost Bank Loans Could Help Advance Universal Service, Broadband Investor Says
  • USF approves Rs32.9b to push 4G projects
  • FCC’s Trusty Looks to Universal Service's Next Phase

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broadbandbreakfast.com /4 weeks ago

Low-Cost Bank Loans Could Help Advance Universal Service, Broadband Investor Says

CWA also wants USF contributions to include broadband, enterprise connectivity, and cloud service review

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tribune.com.pk /1 month ago

USF approves Rs32.9b to push 4G projects

Clears rural connectivity plan for 15 schemes to advance tech to 3.7m people

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broadbandbreakfast.com /1 month ago

FCC’s Trusty Looks to Universal Service's Next Phase

Trusty pointed to lessons from recent trips across the country as she considers the FCC’s approach to rural connectivity.

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voip.review /4 days ago

Australia Mandates Universal Outdoor Mobile Coverage Law

Australia’s new Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation could transform rural connectivity, forcing Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom to deliver nationwide voice and text coverage. With s...

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telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com /1 month ago

TRAI mandates shorter, affordable voice-only plans for low-income users

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has mandated telecom service providers to offer more affordable and flexible voice-and-SMS-only plans. This move includes shorter v...

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broadbandbreakfast.com /1 month ago

USF Contribution Factor to Hit 42 Percent in Q4

That’s a record high for the second quarter in a row

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broadbandbreakfast.com /1 month ago

Lifeline Subscribers Rely on Benefit for Healthcare, Employment

A new survey finds great majority of Lifeline subscribers ration data and would lose service entirely without the program

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broadbandbreakfast.com /3 weeks ago

SpaceX Has Company – Consumers’ Research Urges FCC to Fold the $4.5 Billion High Cost Fund

In 2025, Consumers’ Research lost in the Supreme Court in attempting to have the FCC’s USF contribution scheme held unconstitutional under the nondelegation doctrine.

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telecompaper.com /1 week ago

Australia passes universal outdoor mobile coverage legislation

(Telecompaper) Australia has passed legislation requiring its three national mobile network operators to provide reasonable and equitable access to baseline outdoor...

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telecompaper.com /1 week ago

FCC universal service system struck down again in federal appeals court

(Telecompaper) The US Federal Communications Commission exceeded its authority in setting up the Universal Service Administrative Company, a US federal appeals court ruled...

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telecompaper.com /1 month ago

US adds USD 21 bln to BEAD funds to eradicate digital divide

(Telecompaper) The US executive branch telecoms agency, the NTIA, announced a further tranche of Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding, using USD...

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broadbandbreakfast.com /1 month ago

Rural ISPs to FCC: Preserve Rural Broadband Subsidy

SpaceX wants the agency to shutter its High Cost fund

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broadbandbreakfast.com /1 week ago

Schools, Libraries Defend $2.5 Billion E-Rate Program to FCC

Industry groups also supported continued funding amid concerns from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr

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broadbandbreakfast.com /3 weeks ago

UK Floats Taxing Broadband Subscribers to Fund the BBC

British internet users may be forced to subsidize the BBC

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broadbandbreakfast.com /2 weeks ago

Three Former FCC Commissioners Advocate to Continue E-Rate Program

Commissioners argue necessity of E-Rate program as billions could be on the line.

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telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com /2 weeks ago

Access with affordability must be a right in every industry, telecom has led the way: Scindia

The focus, Scindia said, should be on five interconnected factors - quality, intent, innovation, technology and self-reliance.

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omanobserver.om /1 month ago

TRA Issues Number Portability Regulatory Framework

MUSCAT, AUGUST 30 The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued the Number Portability Regulatory Framework, a strategic move designed to empower end-users to select...

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broadbandbreakfast.com /2 weeks ago

USF Reform Could Put Hyperscalers, Data Centers on the Hook

AI companies could help reshape how broadband subsidies are funded.

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