Universal Service Fund - Pakistan

Universal Service Fund (established by the Ministry of Information Technology) is spreading the benefits of ICT revolution to all corners of Pakistan. Universal Service Fund (USF) promotes the development of Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs) in un-served and under-served areas throughout the length and breadth of the country and is paving the way for a Digital Pakistan. The fund consists of contributions (1.5% of adjusted revenues) by the Telecom Operators with no Government funding involved. USF has an independent Board of Directors equally balanced between four members from the government and four from the private sector (industry and consumers). Currently, USF is successfully running Broadband for Sustainable Development Programme, Optic Fiber Projects, ICTs for Girls Programme and planning projects for propagation of e-services in the country and digital inclusion.