Analysis of Survey: Allocation of Universal Service Subsidies

Date: Oct. 7 - 12:06 AM
Number of Respondents: 60

1. Mechanisms: What mechanism should be used to provide Universal Service subsidies to schools and libraries?

(8, 13.55%)	Cash Grants
(27, 45.76%)	E-rate (100% discount) for schools and libraries
(4, 6.779%)	Other
(4, 6.779%)	Vouchers
(16, 27.11%)	Discounts on selected services

2. Bona Fide Requests: What minimal justifications should a school, library or school district be required to offer in support of requests for subsidized telecommunications services?

(32, 53.33%)	Request from Authorized Individual
(17, 28.33%)	State Approved Technology Plan
(30, 50%)	District Approved Technology Plan
(20, 33.33%)	Knowledge of Technology Options
(17, 28.33%)	Progress Toward Goals of Telecom Act
(13, 21.66%)	Provision of Matching Funds
(13, 21.66%)	Current Use of Network Resources
(32, 53.33%)	Educational Need
(10, 16.66%)	Need for Added Bandwidth

3. Extent: Should Universal Service subsidies extend to groups which provide educational materials or support for educational organizations, such as universities and colleges or community centers?

(34, 57.62%)	Yes
(25, 42.37%)	No

4. Equity: How can the Universal Service Fund insure equity of access for all schools and libraries?

(19, 31.66%)	Baseline subsidy
(16, 26.66%)	Per capita subsidies
(6, 10%)	Subsidies based upon population density
(16, 26.66%)	Subsidies based upon income
(16, 26.66%)	Other

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