# Connect America Fund, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Developing a Unified Intercarrier Compensation Regime
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-25 · Effective 2016-05-25 · 81 FR 24282
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-08375
- **Category:** broadband
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 24282
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 51
- **Publication date:** 2016-04-25
- **Effective date:** 2016-05-25
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 14-58
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts significant reforms to place the universal service program on solid footing for the next decade to "preserve and advance" voice and broadband service in areas served by rate-of-return carriers.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/25/2016-08375/connect-america-fund-etc-annual-reports-and-certifications-developing-a-unified-intercarrier)
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