Wheeler's USF Remarks 'Right Approach,' Walden Says
House Communications Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., lauded the approach to USF that FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler laid out in his Monday speech to NTCA (see 1509210029). "This is the right approach," Walden said in a statement Tuesday. "Precious Universal…
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Service dollars should be targeted for communities where investment is lacking. Chairman Wheeler’s decision to move the Connect America Fund forward with a focus on unserved areas will help bring millions of Americans online, including many in Oregon. The Connect America Fund is a tremendous opportunity to lower the communications gap for rural Americans, and with responsible management, we can ensure that ratepayer dollars are spent efficiently in fulfilling the important mission of the USF.”