Federal Universal Service Charge Notice

For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Federal Universal Service Charge will increase from 36.0% to 38.1% effective October 1, 2025. This will result in an increase in the charge that appears on your monthly telephone bill. The factor is applied to services designated as interstate by the FCC and changes from time to time based on the needs of the Federal Universal Service Fund. The government mandated program is designed to help keep local telephone service rates affordable for all customers, in all areas of the United States. The fund also provides schools, libraries, low income consumers, and rural health care providers with assistance in obtaining telecommunications services.