Universal Service Administrative Company

USAC is dedicated to achieving universal service. This important principle suggests that everyone in the U.S. deserves accessible, affordable, and pervasive high-speed connectivity.

By administering and protecting the integrity of universal service, USAC helps communities across the country to stay connected, schools to better educate, libraries to better serve the public, and health care providers to reach more patients. 

At USAC, we value integrity, quality, accountability, and innovation. Our open-door policy promotes a collaborative culture. Our diverse and dedicated professionals are brimming with ideas and consistently discovering new ways to meet the needs of our stakeholders. Together, we achieve innovative outcomes.

USAC is an independent, not-for-profit corporation designated by the FCC as the administrator of universal service. With the guidance of policy created by the FCC, we collect and deliver funding through four programs focused on places where broadband and connectivity needs are critical. These programs serve people in rural, underserved, and difficult-to-reach areas:

• The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program provides the funds needed to keep students and library patrons connected to broadband and voice services.
• The Rural Health Care Program supports health care facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased broadband capabilities.
• The Lifeline Program helps households obtain the voice and broadband connectivity services they need to participate and function in today’s digital world.
• The High Cost Program provides funding to companies working to expand connectivity infrastructure in unserved or underserved areas.

USAC is committed to offering eligible employees competitive benefits and work-life flexibility to meet their financial, health, developmental, and future needs. Our benefits package includes the following:

• generous 401(k) contribution
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• prescription benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition and training reimbursement
• commuter and parking benefits
• a flexible work schedule
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• pet insurance