USF Contribution Factor Hits Record 38.8% in Third Quarter
FCC reduced projected demand by $125 million, but the assessment rate still reached an all-time high.
FCC reduced projected demand by $125 million, but the assessment rate still reached an all-time high.
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2026 – The federal Universal Service Fund contribution factor will rise to a record 38.8 percent in the third quarter of 2026.
The approved contribution factor was released Friday in a notice from the Federal Communications Commission's Office of Managing Director.
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