Internet Funding: New Rules for Content and Service Providers
This document is a proposed bill to study how to fund the Universal Service Fund in the U.S. This fund helps provide internet and telecommunications access in hard-to-reach areas, schools, libraries, and for low-income individuals. The bill proposes to examine whether online content providers (e.g., search engines, social media, streaming services) and broadband providers should also contribute to this fund, which could impact service costs for consumers.
Key points
Mandates a study on whether large internet companies (e.g., Google, Facebook, Netflix) and internet providers should contribute to a fund supporting internet access.
Analyzes how potential changes in funding would affect internet and telecommunications bills for citizens, including the elderly and low-income individuals.
Evaluates the fairness of the current funding system and whether a new system would be more beneficial for consumers.
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