USF Contribution Factor to Hit 42 Percent in Q4
That’s a record high for the second quarter in a row
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2026 – The Universal Service Fund contribution factor is set to hit 42 percent in the fourth quarter of 2026, hitting a record high for the second quarter in a row.
The contribution factor is the percentage of interstate and international voice revenues telecoms will pay into the $8 billion-per-year fund. USF supports building and maintaining rural broadband networks, plus voice and internet discounts for low-income households, schools, and healthcare centers.
