The Alaska Universal Service Administrative Company (AUSAC) is a member-based nonprofit corporation. AUSAC is the administrator of the Alaska Universal Service Fund, which was established by the
Regulatory Commission of Alaska (formerly the Alaska Public Utilities Commission) on December 29, 1998.
(Dockets Nos. R-97-5/R-97-6/U-98-168)
AUSAC
members are companies who provide intrastate telecommunications services in
Effective
January 1, 2012 the AUSF Surcharge Rate remains at 9.5%
Effective
August 1, 2011, most Alaskans will see changes in their phone bills as a result
of new regulations supported by the telecommunications industry and adopted by
the Regulatory Commission of Alaska in Docket R-08-003. These regulations allow
the pricing for telephone calls within Alaska to approach the prices that apply
to out-of-state calls. An adjustment to the state universal surcharge that is
spread among all types of telecommunication customers is required to implement
this long overdue reform.
Long
distance rates for calls in Alaska will decline significantly and long distance
companies have already introduced instate calling plans with rates and features
that closely mirror their most economical interstate plans.
The
regulations also provide economic support for rural Carriers of Last Resort.
This support will enable local telephone companies, even in the most remote
areas of Alaska, to maintain the essential infrastructure that connects
customers to the local, wireless, and long distance networks.
As a result
of these changes, the Alaska Universal Service Fund surcharge percentage will
increase to 9.5%. This surcharge applies to local, instate long distance, and
wireless service. Additionally, the Network Access Fee paid by each end user
will increase to $3.69 in Anchorage (not including Eagle River) and $3.75
elsewhere, eventually rising to $5.75 over four years.
Your local, wireless and long distance telephone company has more information on their company website. Also, information is available regarding Docket R-08-003 at the RCA public website, www.rca.alaska.gov
Board of Directors
Lisa Phillips (Wireless Telecom Providers) - President
Emily Thatcher (IXC) - Vice President
Robert Dunn (Other Telecom Providers) – Secretary/Treasurer
Pamla Murphy (ILEC)
Rick Hitz (CLEC)
Vacant (Facility-based IXC with Wholesale Tariff)
Don Reed (ILEC)
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