As an independent not-for-profit designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) to help communities and people across the U.S. stay connected to the information, resources, and care they need. The E-Rate program helps ensure that schools and libraries can obtain high-speed internet access and telecommunications, at affordable rates, by providing 20-90% discounts on eligible equipment and services.