Looking Ahead to the New Administration -
With the election behind us, this month we will preview some of the possible changes Universal Service could see in the Biden administration. First, and most significantly, we...more
Recent News -
Contributions -
On October 9, 2020, the FCC released an Order (FCC-20-142) further addressing the treatment of private line revenues under the USF program. The FCC affirmed the 2017 Private Line Order, in...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
Form 499-Q: Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet -
Providers of interstate and international telecommunications, including, but not...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) has long been interested in the use of broadband-enabled telehealth services to make healthcare more accessible, particularly for veterans and low-income patients....more
Recent News -
General -
On September 14, 2020, the FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) issued a Public Notice (DA 20-1075) announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
FCC Quarterly Section 63.10(c)(2) International Traffic and Revenue Report -
All carriers authorized to provide international...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming filing listed below:
Annual FCC Regulatory Fees -
Most Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) licensees and other regulated entities (collectively, “regulatees”) must...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
FORM 477: LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPETITION AND BROADBAND REPORT -
The Local Competition and Broadband Report, containing data as of June 30, 2020,...more
Protecting the U.S. communications supply chain from national security threats has become a priority for the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) and the agency’s recent Communications Supply Chain...more
Commentary -
As we were finalizing this month’s Tracker, USAC held its quarterly board meeting for July. This is the second quarterly board meeting to be held since the COVID-19 restrictions were implemented and USAC...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
Note that the below reports are due on August 1 but, because the filing date falls on a weekend, the reports will be due on the next business day...more
Commentary -
Over three months into the coronavirus-related disruptions, the Universal Service Fund seems to be settling in to a new normal. The FCC acted quickly in March to waive many rules and extend deadlines. These...more
Manufacturers of wireless handsets that are used in the delivery of digital commercial mobile radio service must file with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) FCC Form 655 to report the status of the...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) seeks to refresh the record in a long-dormant 2016 proceeding that sought to lend greater certainty to reviews by the group of Executive Branch agencies informally referred to as...more
For years, there have been critiques about the lack of procedures surrounding the review, by a group of Executive Branch agencies commonly referred to as “Team Telecom”, of applications before the Federal Communications...more
Following are your reminders of upcoming reports due to the FCC in May:
Form 499-Q Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet -
Carriers and providers of interstate and international telecommunications,...more
COMMENTARY -
On March 10, Kelley Drye held its Annual webinar on the state of the Universal Service Fund. We gave an overview of trends in the Fund, discussed the importance of creating an ethics and compliance plan ahead...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due date for the Reports listed below:
Form 499-A Annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet -
All intrastate, interstate and international providers of telecommunications within...more
Please be reminded of the following Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) reports that are due in March:
1) SECTION 43.82 ANNUAL CIRCUIT CAPACITY REPORTS -
Each year the FCC collects data regarding capacity held on...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) is acting swiftly on efforts to protect the communications supply chain from entities posing a national security threat. In a Public Notice (“Public Notice”) released yesterday,...more
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COMMENTARY -
We were tempted to title this edition “RDOF Takes Off,” as this is the biggest USF news of the month. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund is the latest in the FCC’s attempts to revamp the High Cost program to...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) Annual Compliance Certification -
In accordance with section 64.2009(e) of the FCC’s rules,...more
COMMENTARY -
Our first USF Tracker of 2020 follows an uptick in FCC activity affecting the Universal Service Fund. In the last quarter of 2019, the FCC released major orders affecting three of the four programs (E-rate,...more
Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below:
FCC Form 499-Q: Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet -
Carriers providing interstate and international telecommunications that are...more
Following are reminders for upcoming Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports and compliance requirements due in January -
Form 855: Hearing Aid Compatibility Service Provider Certification -
As we explained...more