Upcoming Dates

There are no upcoming dates at this time.

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.

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

FCC Outlines Relief for Service Providers impacted by Hurricane Helene

On October 1, 2024, the FCC released Order DA 24-1025 relating to Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Helene and Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene which struck Florida’s Gulf Coast on September 26, 2024, as a Category 4 storm, and caused widespread damage in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

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Online Payments Unavailable: September 24 – 30

Starting on Tuesday, September 24, and lasting through Monday, September 30, service providers will be unable to...

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FCC Announces 4Q 2024 Contribution Factor 35.8%

The FCC released a Public Notice, DA 24-924, announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for...

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Service Provider Payment System Unavailable 8/17/24

Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from...

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Upcoming E-File Enhancement: Online Statement Summaries

USAC is updating E-File to better serve Universal Service Fund (USF) contributors and stakeholders and make more...

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