Universal Service Fund

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fund
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission
gptkbp:aims_to reduce the digital divide
gptkbp:created_in gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:established_in gptkb:1996
gptkb:Telecommunications_Act_of_1996
gptkbp:funds healthcare providers
schools and libraries
telecommunications services for rural areas
telecommunications services for low-income consumers
gptkbp:has_goal increase access to advanced telecommunications services
gptkbp:has_impact_on broadband access
telecommunications affordability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Universal Service Fund
gptkbp:is_associated_with public interest obligations
gptkbp:is_challenged_by telecommunications companies
market competition
budget constraints
technological barriers
gptkbp:is_connected_to digital literacy initiatives
affordable internet access initiatives
community broadband projects
affordable healthcare access initiatives
gptkbp:is_criticized_for inefficiencies
lack of transparency
consumer advocacy groups
funding disparities
inequitable distribution of funds
gptkbp:is_designed_to support underserved communities
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:GAO
effectiveness
independent auditors
impact on rural communities
gptkbp:is_funded_by contributions from service providers
fees from telecommunications providers
gptkbp:is_influenced_by technological advancements
gptkbp:is_involved_in funding applications
gptkbp:is_linked_to economic development initiatives
digital inclusion efforts
net neutrality debates
social equity initiatives
economic opportunity programs
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Universal Service Administrative Company
gptkbp:is_part_of federal funding programs
national broadband strategy
telecommunications reform efforts
national telecommunications policy.
U. S. telecommunications policy
FCC's Universal Service program
gptkbp:is_promoted_by government agencies
telecommunications policy advocates
gptkbp:is_promoted_through public awareness campaigns
gptkbp:is_regulated_by gptkb:FCC
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:is_subject_to audits
legislative changes
court rulings
gptkbp:is_supported_by community organizations
telecommunications advocacy groups
broadband advocacy organizations
gptkbp:is_utilized_by gptkb:educational_institutions
non-profit organizations
gptkbp:is_utilized_for subsidizing internet service
gptkbp:operates_under federal regulations
gptkbp:purpose to promote universal access to telecommunications services
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Lifeline_program
E-Rate program
Rural Health Care program
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3