Universal Service Fund
define: Universal Service Fund
USF. A federal program adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that helps provide affordable telecommunications services for low-income customers and customers in rural areas. It also provides discounts on Internet access for eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers. Telecommunications carriers are required to pay into this federal program.
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