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
Service Provider Payment System Unavailable
Oct 20, 2026
Service providers will be unable to make payments using E-File on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET. During this time, Pay.gov will be performing scheduled maintenance. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience.
Read MoreUSAC System Maintenance on October 10
Oct 5, 2026
USAC will perform system maintenance on Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Service providers will be unable to make payments using E-File on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 6...
Read MoreNew! Program Recovery Payments System
Sep 25, 2026
Beginning today, all users will be directed to USAC’s One Portal dashboard when they click the blue...
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable
Sep 24, 2026
Service providers will be unable to make payments using E-File on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6...
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