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
FCC 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 the third quarter of 2026 (July, August, September) will be .388 or 38.8 percent.
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,...
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable
May 21, 2026
Service providers will be unable to make payments using E-File on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
USAC's electronic filing system, E-File, will be unavailable on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 8 p.m. -...
Read MoreService Provider Payment System Unavailable
Apr 23, 2026
Service providers will be unable to make payments using E-File on the following dates from 8 p.m....
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