and Rural Associations

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The FCC’s USF/ICC Reform proceeding continues to generate a steady stream of ex parte meetings between FCC staff and interested parties.  This is understandable.  The redistribution of  $4 to $5 billion annually in Universal Service Fund/Connect American Fund (“USF/CAF”) support (“Support”) and major changes in intercarrier carrier compensation (“ICC”) are at stake.

On August 3,