Vantage Point Solutions has analyzed USAC’s newly released budget control mechanisms (BCMs) taking effect on July 1, 2017. There are a number of key takeaways evident from the data:
- System wide impacts are modest
- Per line impacts are substantial
- Demand for HCLS and BLS-Voice are flat
- Budget shortfall (and budget controls) is driven by CBOL conversion
View the full Impact of USAC Budget Controls report here.