Service Providers
Making connectivity accessible and affordable for everyone in the U.S. by contributing to and participating in the Universal Service Fund
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Contributing to the USF
All telecommunications providers must file with USAC every year. This determines if they must contribute to the Universal Service Fund (USF) and how much the contribution will be.
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Participation by Program
Service providers make universal service possible by participating in one or more USF programs. Explore participation by selecting from the options below:
*This information is based on 2017-2018 Universal Service Fund data.
Announcements
Service Provider Payment System Unavailable 11/16/2024
Nov 7, 2024
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. due to maintenance on the Pay.gov system. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable 11/2/2024
Oct 31, 2024
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from...
Read MoreFCC Releases the 2025 FCC Forms 499
Oct 23, 2024
On October 22,2024, the FCC released the 2025 FCC Form 499-A and 499-Q along with their accompanying...
Read MorePayments System Update – Notice for Disbursement Recipients
Oct 17, 2024
On October 1, USAC launched a payment system update that will better serve Universal Service Fund (USF)...
Read MoreFCC Outlines Relief for Service Providers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Oct 3, 2024
On October 1, 2024, the FCC released Order DA 24-1025 relating to Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm...
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