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
E-File Contributor Messages
May 18, 2023
On May 15, 2023 USAC launched E-File Contributor Messages, a new messaging feature in E-File designed to discuss revenue reported on the FCC Form 499-A. To learn more about the new tool, watch the May 4 recording on our Webinars page.
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable May 20, 2023
May 10, 2023
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, May 205, 2023 from...
Read MoreE-File Contributor Messages Launches May 12, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
USAC is launching E-File Contributor Messages, a new messaging feature in E-File designed to discuss revenue reported...
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable April 5, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from...
Read MoreUPDATE: Service Provider Payment System Unavailable April 1, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
March 31, 2023: This deployment has been delayed.
Service providers will...
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