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Keeping Americans Connected with Broadband Built to Last
March 11, 2025
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The idea that all Americans should have reliable access to communications services at a reasonable cost has been a national objective for over a century. Today, the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) helps rural Americans connect to high-quality, affordable broadband and supports critical connections for low-income families, schools, libraries and healthcare facilities in rural communities. As a local, rural broadband provider, Twin Valley sees the value that USF brings to those we serve throughout Kansas and the rest of the United States.
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The Impact on Rural Connectivity
Without USF support, it is difficult to make a business case to invest in many rural areas, to sustain networks once they are built, or to keep service rates affordable. According to an August 2024 survey of more than 200 community-based broadband providers across 35 states, the loss of USF support could be catastrophic for rural consumers, efforts to keep investing in broadband deployment, and the viability of existing rural broadband networks.
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If USF support were eliminated, rural consumers would lose access to affordable internet with bills increasing to an average of $165 per month.
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Percent of broadband companies that said they could face the need to cancel deployment projects next year if USF was eliminated.
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The loss of rural broadband investment due to cancellation of project deployment for 2025.
Even as new broadband deployment programs offer great promise for expanding access, the Universal Service Fund (USF) remains essential—not just for reaching unserved areas, but for ensuring rural communities can stay connected to reliable, affordable internet long-term. As a family-owned provider committed to serving rural Kansans, Twin Valley understands firsthand how vital this support is for families, businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities. We will continue to advocate for policies that protect rural connectivity and fight for solutions that keep broadband accessible and affordable for the communities we serve.
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