Postal Commission Eyes New Mail Deals for Businesses and Customers
Published Date: 9/29/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service just filed a new deal for special mail services, and the Commission is checking it out. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, with possible changes in prices or services soon. Everyone’s invited to share their thoughts before any final decisions are made!
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New Postal Deal Could Change Business Mail Costs
If you run a business or are self-employed and use special Postal Service negotiated mail services, the Postal Service filed a new negotiated service agreement that could change prices or services for those mail options. The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing the filing and has invited public comment before any final decision.
Consumers Using Special Mail Services May See Changes
If you use special mail services, the Postal Service has filed a negotiated service agreement that may change prices or the terms of those services. The Commission is accepting public comment while it considers the filing.
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