Supreme Court Upholds Phone Fee, Ensures Connectivity
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The Supreme Court made a decision on Friday. It said a phone fee is okay, the fee helps schools and libraries. This fee gives money for phone and internet service. The money helps rural places a lot.
The court voted six to three on this matter. They changed an earlier court ruling about the fee. This fee has been on phone bills for almost thirty years now.
Many judges thought about the effects of stopping the fee. They worried about problems for many Americans. The money is collected from phone companies by the FCC.
A group called Consumers' Research did not like the fee. They said it was not right to charge it. The court had said 'no' to them before, but an appeals court agreed with them once.
The court said the FCC did not give too much power away. The old rule was from a long time ago in 1935. Even with recent rulings, the court supported this program.
Questions
What did the Supreme Court decide about the phone fee?
The Supreme Court said the phone fee is okay and helps schools and libraries.
How did the court vote on this matter?
The court voted six to three.
What group did not like the fee?
A group called Consumers' Research did not like the fee.
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