High Cost

High Cost Video Tutorials and Webinar Recordings

USAC offers video tutorials so that applicants and service providers participating in the High Cost programs can learn about filing program forms, maintaining required program documentation, and other key concepts for successfully participating in the USF. Click on the video title from the list below:

 










Program Overview Webinar
55:52 minutes – March 2011
Information on the four universal service programs, USAC's roles and responsibilities, the components of High Cost (HCL, LSS, HCM, IAS, and ICLS), carrier classifications, disaggregation, and eligibility criteria.

Filings and Deadlines Webinar
43:25 minutes – March 2011
An overview of filings and deadlines including types of data submissions, support payments, certifications, annual reporting requirements, forms, and notifications.

Audits and Assessments Webinar
1:22:35 minutes – March 2011
An overview of USAC's Beneficiary/Contributor Compliance Audit Program (BCAP), Payment Quality Assurance Program (PQA), and record retention.

 Form 525 for Competitive ETCs: How to E-File
5:59 minutes
Information on how to prepare and submit line count data using the Online Form 525.

Best Practices Webinar
19:20 minutes – March 2011
Information on line counts, asset valuation, intra-company allocation, system security, de/regulated allocation, adequate advertisement, ETC certification by area, usage, and revenue reporting.

  

Last modified on 12/23/2011