Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-110
§645 Cost
Title 47 › CHAPTER 5 — WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION › SUBCHAPTER VII — BROADBAND DATA › § 645
Summary
Universal-service funds under section 254 must not pay costs for this subchapter. Section 159 recovery is allowed only if an appropriation Act provides funds per subsection (a).
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Title 47, §645
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(a)USF
The Commission may not use funds from the universal service programs of the Commission established under section 254 of this title, and the regulations issued under that section, to pay for any costs associated with this subchapter.
(b)Other funds
The Commission may recover costs associated with this subchapter under section 159 of this title to the extent provided for in an appropriation Act, as required under subsection (a) of that section.
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47 U.S.C. § 645
Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110