As one of the first steps in the National Broadband Plan (NBP), the FCC has released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to decimate the current, high-cost universal service mechanism. It is questionable whether the FCC can legally dismantle USF and ignore Section 254 as the first step in its NBP. Contact James Mardis for an RTG Briefing on the Order and contact Ken Johnson, RTG Regulatory Counsel, with any questions.