you want them to move as an exponential rate. sometimes the realities of the day don't provide or permit that. but i think we're on the right course. we are focusing on some of the things that might not be as exciting to some like universal service reform and intercarrier compensation reform which will send the proper signals to carriers which would compensate those that are supposed to be. if proper signals are sent, sometimes that is, government encouragement is needed to do that. then i think the investment and development of these technologies that we are growing ever dependent on will, that will move in the right direction. >> host: let me ask a universal service fund follow-up question. that's before the commission right now. >> guest: yes. >> host: chairman's talked about a fairly aggressive timetable, perhaps even some kind of decision by august. is that realistic? how long is it going to take to work through the commission? >> guest: i think not only is it realistic, it's a must do. we are recognizing that this system ne