Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reform the Universal Service Fund by requiring contributions from broadband providers and edge providers (like streaming services and social media platforms) to support universal service. The FCC must establish a rulemaking process to ensure equitable contributions and periodically revise these rules. Additionally, the bill aims to create a new mechanism within the high-cost program to specifically support eligible telecommunications carriers in high-cost areas.
Key provisions
- Requires broadband providers and edge providers to contribute to the Universal Service Fund.
- Directs the FCC to establish a rulemaking process for equitable contributions.
- Establishes a new mechanism within the high-cost program to support eligible telecommunications carriers.
- Exempts certain edge providers and broadband providers based on data transmission volume and revenue.
- Limits the number of eligible telecommunications carriers receiving support from the new mechanism to one per area.
- Authorizes the FCC to enforce the Act using existing authority and penalties.
Who is affected
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Broadband providers
- Edge providers (e.g., streaming services, social media platforms)
- Eligible telecommunications carriers
- Consumers of broadband internet access service
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Primary sponsor
Markwayne Mullin
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