How is it determined what amount Clear has to pay into the Universal Service Fund?
The amount Clear and other telephone service providers are required to pay into the Universal Service Fund is based on a percentage of at provider’s state-to-state and international revenues. This percentage is set by the FCC on a quarterly basis. This total USF fee will likely range from 6-10% of your phone service charges including the standard fee and your international long distance service charges. This is the same contribution percentage that is assessed by the FCC on traditional voice providers. Clear will not provide advance notice of changes to the quarterly Universal Service Fund contribution percentage except as required by law.
