H&B Communications FUSC Notice

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, June 20, 2019)    

NOTICE TO H&B COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS

Beginning July 2, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will    increase the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) from 18.8%  to 24.4% on your monthly Interstate Access Charges.    
The FUSC surcharge factor recovers the costs associated with H&B Communications    contributions to the Federal Universal Fund program.  This government mandated program is designed to help keep local telephone service rates affordable for all customers in all areas of the United States.

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