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PSC maintains universal service fee at 9 cents per month for FY2027
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to keep the Universal Service Trust Fund surcharge at 9 cents per month for fiscal year 2027 after staff presented revenue and cost projections showing funds sufficient to continue program operations.
The Public Service Commission voted to maintain the current Universal Service Trust Fund subscriber charge at 9 cents per month for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027).
Staff told the commission the USF supports telephone relay services, specialized telecommunications equipment, audio newspaper distribution, and a senior call check program. Zitisa of staff said FY2025 USF revenue was about $3.8 million while program costs were about $5.4 million; the charge was increased from 5 cents to 9 cents for FY2026, and staff projects FY2026 revenues of roughly $5.4 million against costs of about $4.9 million. Based on those projections, staff recommended maintaining the current charge to keep the fund balanced for the coming fiscal year.
Commissioners had no substantive follow-up questions and approved the motion on roll call by unanimous vote.
The Commission’s action maintains current funding for the USF-funded programs; staff remains available to provide additional details if commissioners request further analysis.
