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
USAC Postpones Transition to SAM.gov Banking Information
Aug 10, 2026
USAC will postpone the transition to SAM.gov banking information to perform additional testing and validation for a smooth stakeholder transition. Once a new transition date is determined, USAC will share that information.
August invoices will continue to be paid using USAC's current process and the banking information included on the FCC...
Read More* Resolved* Service Provider Payment System Currently Unavailable
Jul 10, 2026
Pay.gov is currently experiencing an unexpected outage that began at approximately 2:45 PM Eastern on 7/10/2026. Â Pay.gov...
Read More3Q USAC Webinars Posted
Jun 29, 2026
USAC has scheduled the 3rd quarter training webinars for service providers on its website. To review the...
Read MoreFCC Announces 3Q26 Contribution Factor 38.8%
Jun 16, 2026
The FCC released a Public Notice, DA 26-546, announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for...
Read More** Resolved** Service Provider Payment System Unexpected Outage
Jun 15, 2026
Pay.gov was experiencing an unexpected outage, beginning at approximately 6:15 AM Eastern. Operations have been fully restored,...
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