Expert Answers » Telecommunications
Telecommunications Glossary Definition (English)
Universal Service Defined
The following is in context to Telecommunications, because it's common for a single word to have multiple meanings you will find additional research links near the bottom of the page.
"The financial mechanism which helps compensate telephone companies or other communications entities for providing access to telecommunications services at reasonable and affordable rates throughout the country, including rural, insular and high costs areas, and to public institutions. Companies, not consumers, are required by law to contribute to this fund. The law does not prohibit companies from passing this charge on to customers."
Additional Languages
Additional Universal Service Definition Starting Points
The following links are listed in alphabetical order. Please note we cannot guarantee Universal Service definitions are contextually accurate to Telecommunications at third party websites.
Expert Dictionary: Universal Service
