Oklahoma Universal Service Fund (OUSF)
The Oklahoma Universal Service Fund (OUSF), established by the Oklahoma Telecommunications Act of 1997, provides financial support for broadband and telecommunications services to eligible public schools, libraries, and healthcare providers across the state. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission oversees the fund.
Who is Eligible?
- Public Schools: PreK-12 and career technology centers (excluding private, virtual, and home schools)
- Public Libraries: Open to all and publicly funded (excluding university, museum, and law libraries)
- Healthcare Providers: Includes not-for-profit hospitals, mental health facilities, health departments, and federally qualified health centers
Funded Services
- Healthcare: Telemedicine lines, installation, and network equipment
- Schools & Libraries: Category one services listed by the FCC
Bandwidth Standards
- Healthcare: Bandwidth varies by facility type and location, ranging from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps
- Schools: Based on SETDA standards
- Libraries: FCC recommends 100 Mbps for small and 1 Gbps for large libraries
Competitive Bidding
Applicants must conduct a fair and open bidding process, clearly stating bandwidth needs and allowing all eligible providers to participate. Bids must separate eligible and ineligible services and comply with public contract laws.
Special Construction & Pre-Approval
Special construction projects may qualify for matching funds. Pre-approval from the OUSF administrator is required before bidding.
Funding Determination
Funding is based on the Lowest Cost Reasonable Qualifying Bid (LCRQB), with support capped at 125% of the LCRQB after accounting for federal funding.
For more information and affidavits, visit the Oklahoma Corporation Commission OUSF page or call 405.521.4114.
For questions concerning OUSF, please contact:
Shelley Sanderson
Accounts Receivable Manager
Toll-free: 888.5.OneNet
In Oklahoma City: 405.225.9480
billing@onenet.net
405.225.9470