Federal Universal Service Support Mechanism

The Federal Universal Service Support Mechanism is a program in the United States designed to ensure that all Americans, including those in rural, low-income, and high-cost areas, have access to affordable, reliable telecommunications services. It collects funds from providers serving affluent or well-connected areas and redistributes them to support providers in less accessible or underserved regions. The goal is to promote equitable communication access nationwide, enabling everyone to benefit from phone and internet services regardless of location or economic situation.