San Antonio, TX – Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) responded to the 119^th Congressional Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group’s Request for Comments, urging reforms to keep the USF strong, with sufficient, predictable, and sustainable support to provide Americans with voice and broadband services into the future.

“CCA thanks Senators Fischer and Lujan, Representatives Hudson and Matsui, and all members of the Working Group for their efforts to update USF policies to promote broadband connectivity across the country, and especially to underserved and rural areas that heavily rely on USF support. The USF has provided significant value to Americans nationwide, and updates, especially to support capital and operating expenses where needed, to deliver fixed and mobile services, and built on sustainable contributions, will help modernize the USF for current and future needs,” said CCA President and CEO Tim Donovan. “It’s time to strengthen the USF to address gaps in coverage, to reflect current and anticipated users and uses of connectivity, and to better meet consumer needs.”

You can find CCA’s full comments here.

For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit www.ccamobile.org.

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About Competitive Carriers Association

Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.