Midcontinent, Santel and Venture Communications are three of 42 telecommunication companys in South Dakota eligible to collectively recieve millions of dollars in funding from the Universal Service Fund for maintaining, upgrading and building out their networks next year. All 42 companies seeking federal USF high cost support have filed a certification request with the Public Utilities Commission. The filing includes an overview of the company’s planned infrastructure investment, using anticipated federal funds as well as company capital. Companies specified that 2011 funds will be used for projects to enhance system reliability and enable more service options to more customers. The USF was established to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates for all consumers as well as increase nationwide access to advanced telecommunications services. All telecommunications carriers that provide service internationally and between states pay into the USF based on their revenues.
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