USACE-RateE-Rate Service Provider ProcessStep 3: Sign Service Agreement With Applicant and Certify Compliance
Step 3c: File the FCC Form 473

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Step 3c: File the FCC Form 473

Service providers file an FCC Form 473 (Service Provider Annual Certification (SPAC) Form) in EPC to certify their compliance with E-Rate program rules. All service providers eligible to provide telecommunications and supported services in the E-Rate program must file this form on an annual basis. See 47 C.F.R. 54.504(f). Service providers must complete a SPAC Form for each 498 ID/SPIN for every funding year that they participate in the E-Rate program.

Service providers can file a SPAC Form after the application filing window opens for the upcoming funding year, but before their FCC Forms 472 (BEAR) or FCC Forms 474 (SPI) invoices are paid by USAC.

View the FCC Form 473 (SPAC) User Guide for more information.

After filing the FCC Form 473, view the SPAC Status field of the Open Data FRN Status Tool to verify that USAC has successfully processed your SPAC form.