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Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 196.218(5r) this report was submitted to the legislature to update information on the status of programs and policies designed to promote universal service and investment in telecommunications services in Wisconsin.  This report evaluates the rules, programs and regulatory policies that impact universal service and investment for their impact on consumer choice, competition, economic development, efficiency and productivity, quality of life, and services to diverse income and racial populations. 

The USF report was submitted along with the infrastructure report to the legislature.  A copy of this entire report in provided below.  In addition, Part five of the report which specifically addresses the USF is provided along with maps that document the USF grant locations.

This report information is provided on this web site in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF).  Questions on this USF report may be directed to Anita Sprenger at (608)-266-3843.

(Download Instructions)	Report -Spring 2008
(66kb)	Entire report on Status of Investment in Advanced Telecommunications Infrastructure and the Universal Service Fund
(18kb)	USF Report (Part 5 of the above report)
(18kb)	USF Map 1 - 2007 non-profit grant locations
(18kb)	USF Map 2 - 2006 telemedicine grant locations
(18kb)	USF Map 3 - 2007 telemedicine grant locations