The Universal Service Fund (USF) plays a critical role in keeping communications accessible across rural and underserved communities, but it’s also one of the most complex and controversial areas of telecom compliance. In this episode, Brian sits down with Jonathan Marashlian, Managing Partner at The CommLaw Group, to unpack the Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding the USF, the role of the FCC and USAC, and why contribution factors are climbing toward record highs.They explore:How the USF is funded and administeredWhat the Court’s ruling really means for service providersWhy contribution factors may continue to rise beyond 30%Ongoing challenges from consumer groups and the push for Congressional actionPractical strategies for telecom and VoIP providers to stay compliant while minimizing exposureIf you’re navigating telecom taxes, regulatory fees, and compliance risk, this discussion sheds light on what’s happening now and what may be coming next.Brian - Chief Revenue Officer, Partner at TaxConnexhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-greer-55b7364/Jeff - Consulting Practice Leader, Partner at TaxConnexhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-meigs-14a76521/https://www.taxconnex.com/