At least 3,000 consumer letters were filed in the FCC’s universal...
At least 3,000 consumer letters were filed in the FCC’s universal service docket (96-45) Wed. urging the FCC to reject a proposal to move to a flat fee for universal service fund (USF) contributions by carriers. The letters, all…
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the same, appear to be written by a lobbyist group. At our deadline, its identity couldn’t be confirmed. However, one of the letters indicated a link to a website -- http//keepusffair.org -- sponsored by a consumer coalition that includes the Telecom Research & Action Center (TRAC). Signed by individuals from throughout the country, the letters told the FCC: “I do not want to pay more for my telephone service! I urge you to reject a flat fee proposal that would change how contributions are made to the Universal Service Fund… Under the flat fee you are considering, people who make few long distance calls would pay the same as people or businesses that make many calls… This is unfair.” The letter also makes reference to wireless service: “I use my wireless phone for safety, security and convenience. I don’t want to lose those benefits so big businesses can pay less than their fair share.”