Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 aims to reduce consumer costs by reforming the Universal Service Fund.

The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 seeks to lower consumer costs by reforming the Universal Service Fund. It mandates the Federal Communications Commission to complete a rulemaking within 18 months to expand the contribution base for the fund. This expansion includes contributions from broadband providers and edge providers, which include digital advertising services, search engines, social media platforms, and more. The Act ensures that not more than one eligible telecommunications carrier per area receives support from the fund.

Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 aims to reduce consumer costs by reforming the Universal Service Fund.

The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 seeks to lower consumer costs by reforming the Universal Service Fund. It mandates the Federal Communications Commission to complete a rulemaking within 18 months to expand the contribution base for the fund. This expansion includes contributions from broadband providers and edge providers, which include digital advertising services, search engines, social media platforms, and more. The Act ensures that not more than one eligible telecommunications carrier per area receives support from the fund.