Because of an increase in the FCC's prescribed universal service contribution factor, you will see an increase in the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) amount on your bill effective [font=font36821][u]January 1, 2021[/u][/font]. The new FUSC amount is calculated by multiplying the FCC's universal service contribution factor times your interstate service charges. The federal universal fund program is designed to help keep local telephone service rates affordable for all customers, in all areas of the United States.
Jan. 7, 2021