{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "bskyPostRef": {
    "cid": "bafyreibjrsdp2ky2dbyvil4j2qbnc3rqwmjlxmng47hsp73r4t6tdutfka",
    "uri": "at://did:plc:mg5ozsljpp6t5b4lvwys4t72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mns6yn73qor2"
  },
  "coverImage": {
    "$type": "blob",
    "ref": {
      "$link": "bafkreihxtvulqdwx3rmahkkxlueaez33yhy6gdw565onin5fjmnhpxipfe"
    },
    "mimeType": "image/png",
    "size": 724825
  },
  "description": "Analyst argues broadband providers should contribute, as shrinking telecom revenues push the surcharge toward record levels.",
  "path": "/universal-service-fund-contribution-factor-projected-to-reach-record-42-3/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-08T17:20:54.000Z",
  "site": "https://broadbandbreakfast.com",
  "tags": [
    "released June 1",
    "See Breakfast Club Membership Options!",
    "See Breakfast Club Membership Options",
    "Subscribe now"
  ],
  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, June 8, 2026 – The surcharge used to fund the federal Universal Service Fund could climb above 40 percent for the first time next quarter, according to one analyst's prediction.\n\nAnalyst **Billy Jack Gregg** told Broadband Breakfast that he expects the USF contribution factor will hit 42.3 percent in Q3, the highest ever, based on numbers released June 1 by the Universal Service Administrative Co. The predicted figure would represent a sharp increase from the 37 percent contribution factor in the second quarter of 2026, if realized.\n\nSee Breakfast Club Membership Options!\n\n\n                            See Breakfast Club Membership Options\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 Projected to Reach Record 42.3%",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-17T09:47:16.010Z"
}