PITTSBURGH,February 8, 2011 – “The AmericanCable Association commends the Federal Communications Commission for proposingmuch needed reform of the High-Cost Universal Service Fund that will helpensure universal access to broadband services effectively and efficiently. TheCommission properly seeks to balance these reform proposals by providing atransition from the current regulatory regime.
“ACA is heartened that the FCC’s reformproposal seeks to ensure broadband is brought throughout the country whilelimiting the size of the fund, which will save consumers from paying highercommunications fees. ACA cautions that USF reform should be a deliberateprocess, one that provides local telecommunications entities now drawing fromthe fund with sufficient time to adjust to the newly reformed program. Theseentities have built telecommunications networks throughout vast areas of thecountry, and our leaders need to recognize that these networks provide vitalservices to many Americans.”
About the American Cable Association
Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a tradeorganization representing nearly 900 smaller and medium-sized, independentcable companies who provide broadband services for more than 7.6 million cablesubscribers primarily located in rural and smaller suburban markets across America. Through active participation in the regulatory and legislative process inWashington, D.C., ACA’s members work together to advance the interests of theircustomers and ensure the future competitiveness and viability of theirbusiness. For more information, visit https://acaconnects.org/