USF Tracker

An in-depth discussion of developments and trends affecting the federal Universal Service Fund

USF Tracker - March 2024

RECENT NEWS General On March 2, 2024, in the School and Libraries docket, CC Docket No. 02-6, in the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program docket, WC Docket No. 21-93, in the Contribution Methodology docket, WC…

USF Tracker - February 2024

Lifeline/ Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) On February 29, 2024, the FCC announced in a News Release the results of a survey of ACP participants. The survey found that 68% of respondents had inconsistent…

USF Tracker January 2024

RECENT NEWS General On January 25, 2024, in an Order (DA 24-15), the FCC announced the appointment of Commissioner Simington and Commissioner Gomez to serve on the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service…

USF Tracker - December 2023

General On December 14, 2023, Chairwoman Rosenworcel named six members to the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) in a Public Notice (DA 23-1160). Each position is for a…

USF Tracker - November 2023

Lifeline / Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) On November 29, 2023, the FCC announced in a News Release a settlement of alleged Lifeline and Emergency Broadband Benefit program rule violations with TracFone…