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WY USF - Consumers
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Universal Service
The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act, are as
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1) to promote the
availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates; |
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2) to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the
nation; |
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3) to advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in
low income, rural, insular, and high cost areas at rates that are reasonably
comparable to those charged in urban areas. |
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In addition, the 1996 Act states
that all providers of telecommunications services should have specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to
preserve and advance universal service; all schools, classrooms, health care
providers, and libraries should, generally, have access to advanced
telecommunications services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and
the Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent with the
1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest. |
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The New
Universal Service Guide for Users.
2003
Telecommunications Report
Consumer Education and Advocacy
Rural Task Force
Universal Service Administrative
Company
Wyoming Public Service Commission
Understanding
fees on your telephone bill
FCC
Proposal to make telephone bills clearer
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