A nice history of USF (Universal Service Funds) from MN’s IMPACT 20/20

I’ve said it before – the IMPACT 20/20 Task Force for Broadband in Northwest Minnesota is an impressive group. This week they have posted a nice history – in terms of why should I care – of the Universal Service Funds. Here’s the why you should care…

It is safe to say that the current process is not working and that we need change in the USF to bring Broadband to every American household. The differences in opinion occur when the discussion turns to the funding of USF and how it will be used to provide maximum benefit to the country.

Visit the editorial for more on the history.

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About Ann Treacy

Librarian who follows rural broadband in MN and good uses of new technology (blandinonbroadband.org), hosts a radio show on MN music (mostlyminnesota.com), supports people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota (elimstrongtowershelters.org) and helps with social justice issues through Women’s March MN.

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