FCC Asks Federal State Joint Board on Universal Service for Recommendations to Contribution Methodology

The Federal Communications Commission asks the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service to provide recommendations on how the FCC should modify the universal service contribution methodology.

The FCC asks the Joint Board to examine the record developed in response to the 2012 Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and provide recommendations within the scope of the issues raised in that proceeding. The FCC requests that the Joint Board focus especially on issues that would impact the important role of the states in accomplishing universal service objectives and protecting consumers. The FCC additionally requests that the Joint Board consider, in making its recommendations, how to further the goals of improving the efficiency, fairness and sustainability of the contribution system.

Furthermore, the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service is requested to review the Commission’s rules relating to the universal service contribution methodology and the related issues and provide recommendations to the FCC no later than April 7, 2015 .