Oklahoma Universal Service Fund
The Oklahoma Universal Service Fund (OUSF) was established in accordance with the Oklahoma Telecommunications Act of 1997. Vantage Point has administered the OUSF since 2013, previously under GVNW Consulting.
All contributions and distributions are processed through Vantage Point Solutions. Carrier Remittance Worksheets must be submitted online via E-File only.
All OUSF contribution payments should be remitted directly to First Fidelity Bank in Oklahoma City, OK. Please refer to the OUSF Payment & Worksheet Submission Information (Attachment B) for further details.
If you have any questions, contact the OUSF Manager at 217-862-1560 or via email.
Important Announcements
On November 29, 2022, the Commission issued an Interim Order (Case No. OSF 2022-000045, Order No. 730170) in response to the Application of Brandy L. Wreath, Administrator of the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund, to adjust the connections-based assessment factor for the OUSF.
This Order provisionally approves a connections-based assessment of $1.85 per connection. Payments for the revised assessment are to commence on January 15, 2023, based on the number of connections each Contributing Provider had as of November 30, 2022 and reported to the Administrator by January 15, 2023.
Contribution Factor
- July 31, 2023 – June 30, 2024: $2.02 per connection
- December 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023: $1.85 per connection
Orders
- Final Order Approving OUSF Assessment Factor Effective July 2024
- Second Interim Order Approving OUSF Assessment Factor Effective July 2023
- Interim Order Approving OUSF Assessment Factor Effective December 1, 2022
- Interim Order Approving OUSF Assessment Factor & Connections-Based Methodology Effective November 1, 2021
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
Remittance
2024-2025
- Attachment A – Reporting Schedule
- Attachment B – Payment Submission Information
- Attachment C – Direct Deposit Form
- Attachment D – Registration Form
- Attachment E – Request to Report Quarterly
- Remittance Worksheet Instructions
- OUSF Frequently Asked Questions
- What’s New/Reminders
