From: telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org   
      
   by Steven A. Augustino , John J. Heitmann , Thomas W. Cohen , Josh   
   Guyan , Henry T. Kelly , Chip Yorkgitis , Bradford Currier , Michael   
   Dover , Winafred R. Brantl , Chris Laughlin and Carolyn Mahoney1   
      
   Commentary   
      
   2021 is well underway and the new leadership at the FCC is taking   
   shape.  While we don't yet know who will fill the Chair on a permanent   
   basis, the FCC under Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel is proceeding   
   without delay.  On the Universal Service front, the principal activity   
   surprisingly has as much to do with non-USF programs as with the USF   
   itself.  Yes, the $9 billion per year fund with its four primary   
   programs continues to serve broadband needs in the country.  And it is   
   true that the FCC has extended many COVID-19 waivers and is   
   considering additional waivers such as a proposal to allow E-rate   
   funds to be used for off-campus purposes.  But the big news of 2021 is   
   turning out to be the additional funding that is being provided   
   outside the traditional fund.   
      
   https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/telecoms-mobile-cable-commun   
   cations/1051286/usf-tracker--february-2021?email_access=on   
      
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