在普通服務(wù)資助的最佳和壞習(xí)慣--美國專題研究(1)(文件)
【正文】 the FCC should include in an expanded universal service goal。n Promoting innovation and creativity in projects, including technologies that provider greater efficiency and lower recurring costs。 passion fatigue leads to USF avoidance strategies.n Poor Calibration of Benefits and BurdensThe current % surcharge paid by all dial up long distance telephone users places a paratively higher burden on heavy users, including individuals with ines just above the local service subsidy qualifying level. n Inflexibility—USF applies to specified (primarily narrowband POTS) carrier services with no option for targeting qualifying nonsubscribers with alternatives.MicroLevel Problems With the Current Systemn Status Quo Serves the Interests of Several Powerful ConstituenciesElected officials perceive a benefit in helping to maintain below cost telephone service for some constituents. The Universal Service Administrative Company (“USAC”) has every incentive to make itself indispensable even though its primary duty lies in the seemingly straightforward task of collecting and dispensing USF funds. A cottage industry of USF consultants help schools maneuver an inscrutable maze. n Accepts Costs With Few Auditing Safeguards —the FCC has conducted few audits and only recently discovered massive fraud and abuse.n Emphasis on Service Subscriptions—USF primarily subsidizes recurring carrier costs and services rather than partially underwrite equipment purchases having little recurring costs.n Potential for Substantial Future Deficits in USF Funding—migrating tele to information service increases the burden on “l(fā)ate adopter,” dial up customers who don’t pursue or calling plan or Voice over the Inter Protocol (“VoIP”) options.Applicants wait 28 days while service providers submit bids to applicants.Applicants sign contracts on or after Allowable Contract Date (29th calendar day after 470 is posted).Applicants submit 471 to request discounts to SLD during 471 window.SLD’s PIA Team reviews every application and calls applicants for verifications.SLD mails applicant and service provider a BEAR approval letter.Applicants submit 486 to SLD for each funding request to “turnon funding” and certify CIPA pliance, normally by Oct. 28Copy also is mailed to service providers listed on 471.SLD mails applicants and service providers funding mitment letters (FCDL) that indicate approval/denial of applicant disagrees with a funding decision, they appeal to the SLD or FCC within 60 days of date on FCDL.Reimbursement MethodApplicants pay bills in full and submit Form 472 BEAR quarterly, semiannually, or annually to SLD.Discounted BillsApplicants begin recei
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