Telecom Compliance and the Universal Service Fund: What’s Next After the Supreme Court Ruling?

Telecom Compliance and the Universal Service Fund: What’s Next After the Supreme Court Ruling?

Author: TaxConnex September 17, 2025 Duration: 34:16
The Universal Service Fund (USF) plays a critical role in keeping communications accessible across rural and underserved communities, but it’s also one of the most complex and controversial areas of telecom compliance. In this episode, Brian sits down with Jonathan Marashlian, Managing Partner at The CommLaw Group, to unpack the Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding the USF, the role of the FCC and USAC, and why contribution factors are climbing toward record highs. They explore: How the ...

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