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Supreme Court Upholds $8 Billion Broadband Access Fund

6/27/2025

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In a landmark 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund, which allocates $8 billion to enhance broadband access in underserved rural and low-income communities. This ruling reinforces Congress's ability to empower the FCC, thwarting attempts to curtail federal agency influence. Advocates celebrate this victory as a crucial step toward closing the digital divide.

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In a landmark 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund, which allocates $8 billion to enhance broadband access in underserved rural and low-income communities. This ruling reinforces Congress's ability to empower the FCC, thwarting attempts to curtail federal agency influence. Advocates celebrate this victory as a crucial step toward closing the digital divide.