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NEW YORK STATE
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND


NOTICE
First Assessment
For Funding Year 2027


The New York State Universal Service Fund (NYSUSF) was established in order to help ensure that affordable basic telephone service is universally available throughout the state of New York.

There are two types of funding through the NYSUSF. The first component was authorized in Case 15-M-0742 and is phasing down to zero (BASE) and the second component was authorized through Case 09-M-0527 and is currently continuing (ICC).

On October 16, 2026, the NY PSC issued its further Order in Case 15-M-0742 approving a Joint Proposal of the parties in the Case. Under the Order, five ILECs are eligible to continue to draw their “base” amount from the Fund (which excludes intercarrier compensation charge recovery). This Joint Proposal establishes a four-year phase-down, to zero, of the NYSUSF “base” funding.

Per the Order, the Joint Proposal in Case 15-M-0742 does not address and has no effect on the current recovery of the Intercarrier Compensation Charges that is also currently administered through the NYSUSF in accordance with a Commission Order in Case 09-M-0527 issued and effective October 2, 2014, “Proceeding to Examine Issues Related to a Universal Service Fund, Order Implementing Originating Access Charge Reform”.

The first installment of the 2027 NYSUSF invoices will be processed on or about 12/15/2026 with payments due no later than 01/15/2027.

The assessment base will continue to be the 2021 TAF annual assessable revenues, with some exceptions.

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact NYSUSF staff at (518) 443-2808.









The Targeted Accessibility Fund of New York, Incorporated (TAF) was established by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) in 1998 as a mechanism to ensure the proper funding by the telecommunications carriers of various targeted programs as defined by the PSC. The programs identified were Lifeline, emergency services E911, Public Interest Pay Phones, and the Telecommunications Relay System. TAF funding for these programs were developed on an explicit, competitive basis and is adminis trated by the New York Intrastate Access Settlement Pool, Inc.

It is required, by regulation, that all certified telecommunication carriers doing business in New York State participate in TAF. It is the responsibility of each carrier to contact TAF for the assignment of a TAF identification number. This web site provides each company with the required information to participate and stay in compliance with the New York State Public Service Regulations. It is encouraged to contact TAF Staff who would be happy to provide you any guidance in complying with the TAF requirements.

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November reporting dates
Monthly reporting due
11/20/2026
Invoices mailed
12/01/2026
Payments due to TAF
12/21/2026
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For payment inquiries please contact the TAF Staff
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TAF phone:
518 443-2808
TAF fax:
518 443-2809

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