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- The Supreme Court is hearing a case regarding a dispute over funds allocated by the FCC for telecom services in rural areas
- The case involves a challenge from several small telecom companies who claim the FCC is improperly distributing the funds
- The dispute centers around the FCC's decision to cap the funds available, which has led to a decrease in funding for some companies
- The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the future of telecom services in rural areas
- The case highlights the challenges and complexities of regulating and funding telecom services in underserved areas Tone: Neutral
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Supreme Court Takes Up FCC Fund Dispute Over Subsidies For Rural Telecom Services
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
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