# 47 CFR § 54.1: Basis and purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 54.1
- **Heading:** Basis and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER B—COMMON CARRIER SERVICES > PART 54—UNIVERSAL SERVICE > Subpart A—General Information

## Text

(a) Basis. These rules are issued pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to implement section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 USC 254.

## Nearby sections

- [47 CFR § 54.1 § 54.1 Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.1.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.5 § 54.5 Terms and definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.5.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.7 § 54.7 Intended use of federal universal service support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.7.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.8 § 54.8 Prohibition on participation: suspension and debarment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.8.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.9 § 54.9 Prohibition on use of funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.9.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.10 § 54.10 Prohibition on use of certain Federal subsidies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.10.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.11 § 54.11 Requirement to remove and replace.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.11.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.101 § 54.101 Supported services for rural, insular, and high cost areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.101.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.201 § 54.201 Definition of eligible telecommunications carriers, generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.201.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.202 § 54.202 Additional requirements for Commission designation of eligible telecommunications carriers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.202.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.203 § 54.203 Designation of eligible telecommunications carriers for unserved areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.203.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.205 § 54.205 Relinquishment of universal service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.205.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.207 § 54.207 Service areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.207.md)
- [47 CFR § 54.302 § 54.302 Monthly per-line limit on universal service support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-54.302.md)

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