STATEMENT OF
COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN
Re:  Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122; A National Broadband 
Plan For Our Future, GN Docket No. 09-51
One of the most consistent calls I have heard from many is for this Commission to complete its 
reform of the Universal Service Fund by addressing the contributions side of the equation.  I agree.  While 
the FCC has attempted to keep up with technological changes and has added new services to the 
contributions list, there is more work to be done to ensure that the system is both equitable and 
predictable.  This is especially important because as we all know it is consumers who ultimately pay for 
the Fund.  
I support the objectives we seek comment on today—namely to improve this system’s 
administrative efficiency, fairness, and sustainability.  Whatever path we ultimately take on reforming 
contributions, it should reflect our goals for the Fund—to promote the availability and adoption of 
affordable broadband and voice services for all Americans.  I want to thank the staff for putting together a 
thorough Further Notice, the Chairman for his leadership on this matter, and for Commissioner 
McDowell who has worked diligently to ensure that we take this matter up for Commission action.  I look 
forward to working with all interested parties to complete this proceeding in a timely fashion.