The "universal service fee" is allowed (mandated in some cases) by state utility commissions, is NOT optional, and is a de facto tax masquerading as a charity contribution.
So yes, taxpayers pay for it.
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The "universal service fee" is allowed (mandated in some cases) by state utility commissions, is NOT optional, and is a de facto tax masquerading as a charity contribution.
So yes, taxpayers pay for it.