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Providers and lawmakers warn Supreme Court challenge to USF could disrupt rural connectivity
Summary
Industry groups and several members urged Congress to prepare contingency plans after the Fifth Circuit decision on USF contributions reached the Supreme Court; witnesses said an adverse ruling could immediately threaten operations and affordability in rural areas.
Multiple witnesses warned the committee that ongoing litigation over the Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution mechanism poses an immediate risk to rural connectivity.
Greg Hale of LTC Connect testified that for his cooperative and similar small providers USF reimbursement is vital for the long-term business case: "If the court ruled...USF went…
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