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  "description": "Lawmakers and experts say the USF funding mechanism is unsustainable and outdated. ",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-19T22:24:35.000Z",
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    "Federal Communications Commission announced the new contribution factor",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, March 19, 2026 – The Universal Service Fund’s (USF) contribution factor will likely be 37 percent for the second quarter of 2026, down slightly from Q1 and its record high in 2025.\n\nThe contribution factor is the amount of interstate and international voice revenue telecom companies pay per year, which is about $8 billion. For Q2, USF programs will need $2.02 billion to operate.\n\nThe Federal Communications Commission announced the new contribution factor, proposed by the Universal Service Administrative Company, on Monday. USF has funded and continues to fund low-income households and broadband in rural communities, schools, libraries and health care centers.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Universal Service Fund Contribution Factor to Hit 37% in Q2",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:55:43.401Z"
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