With the expiry of Sure South Atlantic’s (Sure) exclusive telecommunications licence approaching in December 2027, the Falkland Islands face a pivotal decision on how to […] Read More| OpenFalklands
This post follows up on the two major service announcements made by Sure Falkland Islands (Sure) on 19th March 2025: the introduction of “cheaper and […] Read More| OpenFalklands
I last wrote about telecommunications in St Helena in February 2024, so it could be worthwhile reviewing St Helena terrestrial fibre optic network disaster if you […] Read More| OpenFalklands
Prior to the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Universal Service Fund (USF) operated as a mechanism by which interstate long distance carriers were assessed to subsidize telephone service to low-income households and high-cost areas. The Communications Act of 1934 stated that all people in the United States shall have access to rapid, efficient, nationwide communications service with adequate facilities at reasonable charges. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the traditional defin...| www.fcc.gov
