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FCC Universal Service Fund Programs Flashcards

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  1. Which federal legislation established the modern Universal Service Fund (USF) framework?

    Answer: Telecommunications Act of 1996

    Section 254 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 codified and modernized the principles of universal service, creating the framework for today's USF programs.

  2. Which organization administers the Universal Service Fund programs under FCC oversight?

    Answer: Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)

    USAC is a non-profit organization designated by the FCC to administer the four USF programs: High Cost, Lifeline, E-Rate, and Rural Health Care.

  3. Which of the following is NOT one of the four core Universal Service Fund programs?

    Answer: Broadband Expansion Initiative

    The four USF programs are High Cost, Lifeline, E-Rate (Schools and Libraries), and Rural Health Care; there is no USF program called the Broadband Expansion Initiative.

  4. What is the primary purpose of the E-Rate program?

    Answer: Provide discounts on telecommunications and internet services to schools and libraries

    E-Rate provides eligible schools and libraries with discounts of 20–90% on telecommunications, internet access, and internal connections.

  5. What is the maximum discount percentage available to eligible applicants under the E-Rate program?

    Answer: 90%

    E-Rate discounts range from 20% to 90%, with the highest discounts going to the poorest schools and libraries in the most rural areas.

  6. The Lifeline program provides monthly service discounts to which group of consumers?

    Answer: Low-income consumers who meet income or program eligibility criteria

    Lifeline is an FCC program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for eligible low-income subscribers.

  7. Who is required to contribute to the Universal Service Fund?

    Answer: Providers of interstate and international telecommunications services

    The FCC requires providers of interstate and international telecommunications services to contribute a percentage of their end-user revenues to the USF.