FCC FCC Universal Service Fund Programs 2

Question 1

What is the monthly Lifeline benefit amount for eligible consumers?

Accepted Answer

$9.25

Answer

The standard Lifeline benefit is $9.25 per month, which can be applied to voice service or broadband internet service.

Question 2

Which USF program specifically provides discounts on telecommunications services to rural health care providers?

Accepted Answer

Rural Health Care Program

Answer

The Rural Health Care Program provides funding to eligible rural health care providers to help them pay for telecommunications and broadband services needed to serve patients.

Question 3

Under which part of the FCC's rules are Universal Service regulations primarily codified?

Accepted Answer

Part 54

Answer

47 CFR Part 54 contains the FCC's universal service rules, governing contributions, eligible services, and the four USF support programs.

Question 4

The Connect America Fund (CAF) was primarily created to support the deployment of what type of service?

Accepted Answer

Broadband-capable networks in high-cost areas

Answer

The Connect America Fund reformed the High Cost USF program to shift support toward deploying broadband-capable infrastructure in high-cost, typically rural, areas.

Question 5

What type of mechanism does the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) use to allocate funding to carriers?

Accepted Answer

Reverse auction

Answer

RDOF uses a reverse auction mechanism in which eligible carriers bid to receive the least amount of subsidy needed to deploy broadband in unserved areas.

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FCC FCC Universal Service Fund Programs 2