What are some of the major provisions, principles, and changes in regards to funding mechanisms for universal service under the 1996 Act?

1) What exactly is the purpose of the resale and unbundling provisions?
2) Class, what are some of the sections of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 that deals with Resale, Unbundling and Interconnection, and what do they mean, (briefly)?
3) What are some of the major policies and provisions under the 1996 Act in regards to unbundled network elements (UNEs), interconnection, and BOC entry into long distance telephony?
4) What are some of the major provisions, principles, and changes in regards to funding mechanisms for universal service under the 1996 Act?
5) What exactly is “Universal Service” as defined under the 1996’ Act? The specific telecommunications services to be covered (at least initially) are listed in the press release. Is there any rhyme or reason to the types of services that will and will not be eligible for support under the FCC’s plan?

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