Protect USF
Learn how SHLB and our members are defending the Universal Service Fund to ensure that schools, libraries, and healthcare providers continue to deliver essential broadband services to the people who rely on them most.
This booklet highlights real stories from schools, libraries, and healthcare providers across the country that rely on the Universal Service Fund (USF) to connect their communities.
Each case study shows how USF programs are making a tangible difference—and why protecting them is essential to closing the digital divide.
March 26, 2025 SCOTUS USF Case
On March 26, SHLB stood alongside national leaders and advocates at the Supreme Court to champion a simple truth: everyone deserves affordable, reliable internet. Together, we raised our voices to protect the Universal Service Fund and the future of digital opportunity for all communities.
Resources:
April 9-11, DC Fly-In to Protect USF
From April 9–11, SHLB hosted its first-ever D.C. Fly-In, kicking off with a special reception honoring John Windhausen and Joey Wender, and bringing members together to educate Congress on the vital importance of the Universal Service Fund.
Resources:
- Protect USF Social Media Infographics
- Protect USF Social Media Graphics
- Fact Sheet: The Supreme Court Case & Its Impact on Broadband Access
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