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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Universal service programs build out the country’s network infrastructure and serve our schools, libraries, rural healthcare clinics, and families in need. Set Up an Account
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
Scheduled Maintenance on USAC.org
Apr 10, 2025
USAC will perform scheduled maintenance on USAC.org on Thursday, April 17 from 9 p.m. – midnight. During this time, users may experience disruptions or outages when visiting USAC.org. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Read More** Cancelled ** Service Provider Payment System Unavailable 4/12/2025
Apr 9, 2025
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from...
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable 3/29/2025
Mar 26, 2025
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from...
Read MorePayments System Update
Feb 19, 2025
Last October, USAC launched a payment system update to better service Universal Service Fund (USF) contributors and...
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