CWA Seeks Proceeding on Expanding USF Base

The Communications Workers of America asked aides to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to "open a proceeding to determine the full scope its authority" for expanding the USF's contribution base, said an ex parte filing posted Friday in docket 21-476 (see 2202180046). The group said it should include "enterprise-oriented data services that rely on broadband infrastructure." The FCC should also "explore how edge companies can participate in fair cost recovery," the group said.