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
Payments System Update
Feb 19, 2025
Last October, USAC launched a payment system update to better service Universal Service Fund (USF) contributors and...
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable 2/22/2025
Feb 12, 2025
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, February 22 , 2025...
Read MoreFCC 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...
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