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Re:Don’t Blame Big Cable. It’s Local Governments That Choke ... by rayiner on Saturday May 17, 2014 @01:55PM (#7760729)
The USF isn't a subsidy to the industry. Its funded by a tax on the industry. It just shifts money from one kind of customer to another.
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Re:Don’t Blame Big Cable. It’s Local Governments That Choke ... by mikeyouse on Sunday May 18, 2014 @07:59PM (#7764976)
The USF is 100% passed through to consumers, and then distributed back to the telecoms. It's a subtle difference, but an important one.
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