The Cal. PUC started a rulemaking to study whether to change exis...
The Cal. PUC started a rulemaking to study whether to change existing universal service programs in light of technological advances and major changes to the telecom industry and regulatory regimes. The rulemaking will open with workshop sessions Apr. 25…
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and 28. The PUC said the 3 major state universal service programs reflect law and policy enacted the past 2 decades, but the system faces challenges from new technologies that have created new types of services and providers. A PUC staff report said universal service challenges include ensuring that all eligible for programs do participate, the role of newer technologies like VoIP and wireless in providing universal service, costs and benefits of including advanced services in programs and how to treat bundled services in universal service programs. On the funding side, the staff report suggested reviewing funding mechanisms to see if they ensure long-term support of programs, and considering what improvements are needed.