| 单词 | USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) |
| 释义 | USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) A subsidiary of the National Exchange Car- rier Association (NECA), USAC administers programs that provide support for incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) companies in high-cost areas, assistance for low-income subscribers, discounts for telecommunications service to schools and libraries, and discounts to rural health care providers. USAC accepts funds collected by the ILECs and the interexchange carriers (IXCs) and distributes designated funds in support of the following programs and organizations set up under the Telecommunications Act of 1996: • Schools and Libraries Program: Also known as the E-rate Program. Administered by the Schools and Libraries Corporation (SLC) to make telecommunications service, Internet access, and internal connections affordable for eligible schools and libraries. • Rural and High Cost Program: Subsidizes basic telephone service in high-cost areas of the United States and its territories. • Rural Health Care Program: Administered by the Rural Health Care Corporation (RHC) to subsidize telecommunications and Internet service for eligible rural health care providers in high-cost areas. • Low Income Program: Lifeline subsidies to reduce the installation and monthly costs of basic telephone service for low-income consumers. See also ILEC, IXC, LEC, Telecommunications Act of 1996, universal service, and USF. |
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