Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for Second Quarter 2026

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) submitted the federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms fund size and administrative cost projections for the second quarter of calendar year 2026 (2Q2026). USAC projects a consolidated budget of $65.67 million for 2Q2026.  Direct costs for all support mechanisms total $33.88 million.  Joint and common costs (including billing, collection, and disbursement activities) total $31.79 million. Upon approval of the quarterly funding requirements for the Support Mechanisms, the projected administrative expenses, and the submission of the contribution base amount, the Commission will establish a quarterly contribution factor.