U.S. Mail service changes and postage increase
Beginning Monday, Jan. 28, the U.S. Postal Service is changing some of its services and increasing postage rates. Here is a summary:
- One-ounce letters will increase to 46 cents
- “Parcel Post” is changing to “Standard Mail”
- The average increase in postage for Standard Mail (Parcel Post) is 21 percent
- In most cases, Priority Mail will be cheaper than Standard Mail (Parcel Post)
- U.S. Mail tracking will be available
- Delivery Confirmation will be replaced by tracking service
- FREE tracking on Priority and Standard Mail (Parcel Post)
- Available for First Class, Media and Library Rate mail for a 90-cent fee per package
Questions? Contact Sherrie Frost at sfrost@georgefox.edu.