06/11/2013
https://www.congress.gov...
"But today it's not enough to have access to voice services; access to broadband is a necessity for people to be able to participate in society."
"USF, as you all know, was created to make sure that all Americans have the security and the opportunities that come with being connected to essential communications networks."
"the largest carriers have strategic commitments to nonrural businesses and are underinvesting in a way that affects the largest number of rural customers across the country."
"Statement of Senator Schatz."