...the Nation, including lowincome consumers and those in rural, insular, and high cost areas, should have access to telecommunications and information...comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas."74 We also seek comment on ways to measure the efficiency of each support mechanism. How do...

...reasonable, and affordable rates", "Consumers in all regions of the Nation, . . . should have access to telecommunications and information services, . . that...comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas."). 103 See 47 CFR § 54.615(cX7). 104See Verizon Comments at 9-10; Avera Comments at 4. support,...

...that consumers in all regions of the Nation, including low-income consumers, should have access to telecommunications and information services that are...rates that are reasonably comparable to rates charged in urban areas. ~'° These principles also recognize that ensuring rates are affordable is a national...

...have access to telecommunications and information services that are "reasonably comparable to those provided in urban areas and that are available at...comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas."6 We also contemplate whether, in light of the interpretation of the key statutory terms, the...

...sufficient to preserve and advance universal service; and that consumers in all regions have access to telecommunications and information services that are...comparable to those services provided in urban areas and at reasonably comparable rates.7 3. The Commission's first decision implementing section 254 was its...

...public or nonprofit health care provider that serves persons who reside in rural areas in that State at rates that are reasonably comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas in that State."4 Congress also directed the Commission to enhance access to advanced telecommunications...

...carriers to provide telecommunications services, to any rural public or non-profit health care provider, at rates that are reasonably comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas in the same state.5 The Act further requires that universal service support mechanisms should...

...the Nation, including low-income consumers and those in rural, insular, and high cost areas, should have access to telecommunications and information...comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. "(4) EQUITABLE AND NONDISCRIMINATORY CONTRIBUTIONS.— All providers of telecommunications services...

...advanced telecommunications and information services should be provided in all regions of the Nation. access to telecommunications and information services,...comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. (4) EQUITABLE AND NONDISCRIMINATORY CONTRIBUTIONS. — All providers of telecommunications services...

...high cost areas, should nave access to telecommunications and information services, includ(89) ing interexchange services and advanced telecommunications...comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas. (4) Equitable and Nondiscriminatory Contributions. — All providers of telecommunications services...