The USPS is implementing new service standards for first-class mail, periodicals, marketing mail, and package services.

USPS changes are aimed to cut costs. Will it take longer for your mail, packages to be delivered? What we know about new delivery standards.

While some changes will largely be behind-the-scenes, other changes – such as mail delivery times – will be more noticeable. The USPS recently announced that the department would be refining service standards, which include potential changes to how long it takes mail to be delivered.