About High Cost:

• Overview of the Program
• Overview of the Process
• Site Visits
• Training Events
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• Filing Appeals
• Red Light Status (FCC site)
• Requesting Confidential Information
• Understanding Audits
• Understanding Disaggregation
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• USAC FCC Filings

High Cost Tools:

• Required Forms
• Filing Requirements and Deadlines
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• High Cost Maps IAS
• HCM CLLI Tool
• Wire Center – UNE Zone Mapping
• Disaggregation Maps
• Disaggregation Checklist
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• Disbursement Data Search
• Certification Search
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• Latest News
• Program Compliance - Whistleblower Hotline
• Submitting A Complaint

Step 2: Advertise the Availability of Lifeline Support

All eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) must advertise the availability of Lifeline support, which is a component of the Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund.

All ETCs are required to advertise the availability of Lifeline support in a manner reasonably designed to reach eligible households within its study area.

Lifeline support advertising requirements can be found in the Low Income Program section of USAC's website.