USTelecom Praises Reps. Boucher, Terry for Efforts to Stablilize Universal Service
Background: Today, Representatives Rick Boucher (D-VA) and Lee Terry (R-NE) released a discussion draft of legislation to reform the nation’s universal service system.
The following statement is from Walter B. McCormick Jr., President & CEO of USTelecom:
“The Boucher-Terry draft legislation released today is a thoughtful and significant initiative that recognizes the importance of stabilizing the universal service system and spurring broadband deployment in high-cost rural areas. We support the Congressmen’s efforts to find a sustainable, long-term solution to reform and modernize this important national commitment.”
The United States Telecom Association, USTelecom, is the premier broadband trade association representing service providers
and suppliers for the telecom industry. USTelecom represents companies offering a wide range of services across the communications
platforms, including voice, video and data over local exchange, long distance, wireless, Internet and cable services.