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
2021 Annual True-Up Statements Available in July
Jun 11, 2021
In July 2021, service providers will see their true-up statements for the 2021 FCC Form 499-A and 2020 FCC Form 499-A.
USAC has added this as a new feature to E-File. Navigation instructions are below.
- Click “Payments”.
- Select “True-Up Statements” under the...
Service Provider Payment System Unavailable
Jun 4, 2021
Service Providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from...
Read MoreRESOLVED: USAC Phone Outage
May 17, 2021
***Update: The USAC phone system is operational again. Thank...
Read MoreSummer Trainings Now Available
May 11, 2021
USAC will be hosting summer trainings and office hours designed to help service providers and applicants with...
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