Kansas Universal Service Fund (KUSF)
Since 2008, Vantage Point (formerly GVNW Consulting) has administered the Kansas Universal Service Fund (KUSF). In addition, Vantage Point conducts annual audits of contributing carriers to ensure full compliance with Kansas statutes and Kansas Corporation Commission regulations.
The Kansas Universal Service Fund (KUSF) was established through House Bill 2728 (Telecommunications Act), enacted by the Kansas Legislature in 1996. Its purpose is to ensure that quality telecommunications services are accessible to all Kansans. All telecommunications companies must contribute a percentage of their intrastate (within Kansas) retail revenues to the KUSF, with the option to pass this assessment on to consumers.
KUSF funds are then allocated back to local telephone companies and designated eligible telecommunications carriers to help offset the costs of delivering these essential services. If you have any questions, contact the KUSF Administrator at 217-862-1550 or by email.
- March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026 12.15%
- March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025 11.69%
Effective March 1, 2025 and until further notice, the Kansas Universal Service Fund assessment rate will be 12.15%, as approved in Docket No. 25-GIMT-141-GIT on January 16, 2025.
Instructions and Forms
2025-2026
2024-2025
Commission Orders
2025
2024
2023
- Extending Waiver of Phase-Out of Lifeline Support for Voice-Only Services
- Waiving Recertification until April 30, 2023
- Assessment Rate
2022
- Assessment Rate
- Waiving Recertification until March 31, 2022
- Waiving Recertification until June 30, 2022
2021
2020
- Assessment Rate
- Clarifying & Adopting Election Criteria
- Temporarily Waiving Notary Requirement
- Waiving Recertification until May 29
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
- Assessment Rate
- Petitions for Reconsideration
- Determining KUSF Contribution
- Eliminating KUSF Local Service
