Federal Universal Service Charge FUSC Rate Increase
Due to a recent FCC decision, the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) amount on your bill will increase effective October 1, 2026. FUSC is charged as a percentage of interstate rate elements. The Federal Universal Service Fund is designed to help keep local telephone rates affordable for all customers in all areas of the US.
What Would You Buy With An Extra 10 Dollars?
Movie tickets, clothes, or fishing jigs? Whatever you’re into, treat yourself by switching to autopay and e-billing with Park Region. As our way to thank you for switching to both options, we will provide you with a $10 bill credit on your next bill. If you only sign up for one option, you will receive a $5 bill credit on your next bill. Simply stop by one of our offices to sign up or scan the QR code to access the Automatic Payment Form. Return the form to one of our offices, or mail to: PO Box 277
Sun Outages Fall 2026
Twice a year you may experience some degree of television interference due to “sun outages.” Such outages are caused by a phenomenon called a “solar satellite interference.” These brief outages occur when the sun is in direct line behind a satellite transmitting cable signals. When the sun is aligned with a satellite, solar radiation interferes with the satellite’s signal and causes a brief signal outage. Sun outages occur every year in the fall and spring and last approximately a week each time. During
Offices Closed October 12, 2026
Due to an all-employee in-service day our offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our 24/7 help desk will be available by calling 800.247.2706.
Cookies & Conversations Event
It’s National Co-Op Month! To celebrate, stop by our office in Underwood or Fergus Falls on Wednesdays in October (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th) from 2-4pm for Cookies & Conversations! Enjoy free cookies, beverages, and the opportunity to enter a giveaway for a Aura Digital Picture Frame! Our helpdesk technicians will also be available during this time to help you with any technology questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!