The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 directs the Federal Communications Commission to expand who pays into the Universal Service Fund, which supports broadband access across the country. Currently, only traditional broadband providers contribute to this fund, but the bill requires large tech and internet companies—such as streaming services, social media platforms, search engines, and cloud computing services—to also contribute fairly and equally, with exceptions for smaller companies earning under $5 billion annually or transmitting less than 3 percent of U.S. broadband data. The FCC must complete new rules within 18 months of the bill's enactment to implement these expanded contributions and establish a new support mechanism to help broadband providers deliver affordable service to high-cost areas. The goal is to lower costs for consumers by spreading the financial burden of universal broadband access across a broader base of companies that benefit from the internet infrastructure.
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