Wyoming Public Service Commission
Wyoming Universal Service Fund (WUSF)
Melisa Mizel - WUSF Manager
Email: melisa.mizel2@wyo.gov
WUSF Background
The WUSF was authorized by the Wyoming Telecommunications Act of 1995. The purpose of WUSF is to assist local exchange carriers providing essential telephone services in areas of Wyoming to customers who must pay relatively high rates for such services. WUSF is part of the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC), its statutes and rules can be found under W.S. § 37-15-501 and Commission Rule Chapter 5.
July 1, 2022 - (Docket No. 90072-49-XO-22, Record No. 16983) Order Establishing The Wyoming Universal Service Fund Assessment Level on a Final Basis of 2.7%.
June 2, 2022 - (Docket No. 90072-49-XO-22) - Notice and Order Establishing the Wyoming Universal Service Fund Assessment Level on an Interim Basis - The interim WUSF Assessment rate of 2.7% will take effect July 1, 2022.
Effective July 1, 2021 the interim WUSF assessment rate is 2.4%.
May 13, 2021 - (Docket No. 90072-48-XO-21) - Notice and Order Establishing the Wyoming Universal Service Fund Assessment Level on an Interim Basis - The interim WUSF Assessment rate of 2.4% will take effect July 1, 2021
Effective February 1, 2021 the new WUSF assessment rate is 1.90% through June 30, 2021 . The interim rate of 1.10% is effective July 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021.
January 14, 2021 - (Docket No. 90072-46-XO-20) Order Establishing The Wyoming Universal Service Fund Assessment Level on a Final Basis
Wyoming Universal Service Manager's Report
SUPPLEMENTAL Report of the Wyoming Universal Service Fund Manager with Amended Public Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Amended Report of The Wyoming Universal Service Fund Manager with Public Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Report of the Wyoming Universal Service Fund Manager with Public Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Second SUPPLEMENTAL Fund Manager Report with Public Amended Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
SUPPLEMENTAL Fund Manager Report with Public Amended Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
Report of the Wyoming Universal Service Fund Manager with Public Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
Compliance Report of the Wyoming Universal Service Fund Manager with Public Attachments
December 18, 2020
Second Amended Report of the WUSF Fund Manager with Public Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
Notice of Correction to The Amended Report of the Wyoming Universal Service Fund Manager
Amended Report of the WUSF Fund Manager with Public Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020
Amended Report of the WUSF Manager with Public Attachments
Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019
WUSF Activity Reports
WUSF Audit Report
WUSF - Statutes and Rules
Wyoming Public Service Commission Rules of Practice & Procedure
The following Statutes and Rules can be found on the Wyoming Secretary of State's website. To Access the rules, follow this link to the Wyoming Secretary of State's Rules Database. https://rules.wyo.gov/
Rule Chapter 5 Wyoming Universal Service Fund
§ 37-15-501 Universal service fund created; contributions; administration
§ 37-15-502 Universal service fund eligibility and distributions to carriers using wireless technology
§ 37-15-102 Legislative intent
§ 37-15-103 Definitions
§ 37-15-104 Services not regulated by this title
§ 37-15-401 Commission powers
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