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USAC administers the Universal Service Fund under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Explore the Four Universal Service Programs Closing the digital divide through affordable, accessible, and reliable voice and internet services. E-Rate Ensuring that schools and libraries across the U.S. are connected to information and resources through the internet Rural Health Care Supporting healthcare facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity Lifeline Helping households obtain communications services they need to participate in today’s digital world High Cost Providing funding to companies working to expand connectivity infrastructures in unserved or underserved areas E-Rate Ensuring that schools and libraries across the U.S. are connected to information and resources through the internet Rural Health Care Supporting healthcare facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity Lifeline Helping households obtain communications services they need to participate in today’s digital world High Cost Providing funding to companies working to expand connectivity infrastructures in unserved or underserved areas Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Discounted internet services and a one time device discount for eligible households Get More Information Also see the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF) Service Providers Helping to make universal service possible by paying into the USF and participating in the four programs Learn More Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Discounted internet services and a one time device discount for eligible households Get More Information Also see the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF) Service Providers Helping to make universal service possible by paying into the USF and participating in the four programs Learn More Tribal Nations Collaborating to connect Tribal communities to phone and broadband services Visit Tribal Nations Tribal Nations Collaborating to connect Tribal communities to phone and broadband services Visit Tribal Nations Universal Service Fund Data USAC’s Open Data initiative allows the public to explore and analyze information submitted by universal service program participants. 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