Securing the Future of Universal Service
The Universal Service Fund (USF) supports broadband connectivity and affordability but is primarily supported by a shrinking number of voice telephone customers. The USF contribution system urgently needs reform and to be modernized.
Resources
Broadband 2025: Building the Future Faster
USTelecom sent a letter to President Donald Trump and the 119th Congress outlining six concrete actions that can be taken quickly to speed up connectivity to all in America. ‘Broadband 2025: Building the Future Faster’ outlines a series of key policy priorities with specific recommendations and strategies to advance each goal in the first 100 days.
Open Letter to Congress
USTelecom CEO Jonathan Spalter sent an open letter to Congress explaining how the Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision finding the current structure of the Universal Service Fund unconstitutional puts at risk the high-speed connectivity of millions of rural and low-income Americans as well as the future trajectory of U.S. economic growth and global competitiveness.
An Open Letter to Congress on the Future of Universal Connectivity
Issue Brief | Securing the Future of Universal Service
The Universal Service Fund is essential to maintaining connectivity for literally millions of our citizens living in rural America. But USF is at risk in the courts and under the weight of a contributions systems that is hopelessly out of date.
Article | The Backbone of Innovation: Building Broadband for America’s AI Future
We are at a pivotal moment in the global race for AI leadership. The foundations we build now can either put us in the driver’s seat for this critical technology or leave us a lap behind. At USTelecom, we believe broadband isn’t just part of the AI future—it’s the backbone.
Event | 2025 USTelecom Broadband Investment Forum
America’s broadband providers invested $89.6 billion in U.S. communications infrastructure last year, making broadband among America’s most capital-intensive industries and a huge driver of jobs and economic growth. USTelecom’s Broadband Investment Forum shared ideas on how leaders in Washington and from across the broadband community can work together to turbocharge American connectivity and opportunity.
Event | American Connectivity Forum
USTelecom brought together leading broadband executives for important discussions on common sense paths forward to connect our communities.