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
FCC Announces 1Q 2025 Contribution Factor 36.3%
Dec 16, 2024
The FCC released a Public Notice, DA 24-1245, announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the first quarter of 2025 (January – March) will be .363 or 36.3 percent.
Read MoreService 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...
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...
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