New Postal Products
Published Date: 1/30/2026
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Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of a new deal that changes how some mail services work. This affects businesses and customers who use competitive postal products, with a chance to share thoughts by February 4, 2026. The changes could mean new options or tweaks to existing services, but no immediate price changes are announced yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
USPS Contract 1480 Under Review
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing a USPS filing (Docket Nos. MC2026-152; K2026-152) accepted January 27, 2026, that proposes adding "Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1480" to the Competitive Product List. The filing may propose the addition or modification of a negotiated service agreement for competitive postal products. Public comments on this filing are due February 4, 2026, and public portions of the filing are available on the Commission's website.
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