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
USAC 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.
During the maintenance, USAC systems may be unavailable for an extended period. Users will not see system changes following the maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
... Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable
Sep 30, 2026
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...
Read MoreFCC Announces 4Q26 Contribution Factor 42.0%
Sep 14, 2026
The FCC released a Public Notice, DA 26-946, announcing that...
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