To ensure telephony service works properly this increase is done
Level 3
USF is a major block and court has agreed to this.
Companies from telecommunications and computer systems are allowed to bill their local, long-distance, pager, wireless, and other fees to customers.
The Texas State Universal Service Fund was established to assist largely rural citizens in obtaining necessary telephone services. The program helps providers pay for the infrastructure needed to connect rural homes.
The program is funded by government regulations, subsidies, and fees provided by the Universal Service Fund, which the Federal Communications Commission oversees.
Level 3
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 laid the groundwork for the regulation of the internet and included provisions about funding for telecommunications infrastructure and accessibility.
Lifeline, Link-Up America, and Tel-Assistance services.
• Texas state agencies • Non-profit schools (tax-exempt entities)