(2) The object and purpose of the Fund shall be to

a) promote the availability of quality of service at just, reasonable and affordable rates for all consumers;

b) increase nationwide access to advanced telecommunications services;
c) advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low income, and rural areas;
d) increase access to telecommunications and advanced services in schools, libraries and rural health care facilities;
e) provide equitable and non-discriminatory contribution from all providers of telecommunications services to the fund supporting universal service programs; and
f) support capacity building and promote innovation in information and communications technology services.

(5) The USF shall be utilised by the Commission as follows
a) 6% shall be used for ensuring the availability of telecommunications services to all consumers, including those in low income and rural areas;
b) 20% shall be used for increasing access to telecommunications and advanced services in schools, libraries, and rural health care facilities.
c)10% shall be used for furthering the other objectives of the Fund as the Commission may determine.

The rationale of the bill is to prescribe how the USF is used and make it mandatory for CA to report annually on its usage.

Warm Regards