Webinars
Join us to learn about topics relevant to service providers participating in universal service programs, as well as guidance for upcoming filings and stakeholder support. Topics include quarterly FCC Form 499-Q training, office hour sessions, FCC Form 499 basic training, and more.
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Upcoming Trainings
July 16, 2026 
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm ET
Intended Audience: All service providers with a 499 Filer ID
Each month, 499 analysts host an office hours webinars where a topic is covered at the beginning of the session and then the remainder of the time is spent addressing questions.
For July, the topic will be the process of the 499 Annual True-Up, explaining the process, what forms are used and what to expect on the service provider’s July invoice.
July 21, 2026 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm ET
Intended Audience: VoIP Resellers
USAC’s Service Provider team will be hosting this webinar aimed towards helping VoIP resellers in completing the FCC Forms 499. Topics covered will include gathering revenue information, what revenue is reported, and specific line numbers on the FCC Forms 499. Please note these sessions are specifically for service providers with a 499 Filer ID to aid in reporting gross revenues on the Forms 499 and making contributions into the Universal Service Fund.
August 06, 2026 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm ET
Intended Audience: Recently registered service providers
This webinar is intended for service providers who have recently registered for a 499 Filer ID and are new to USAC. We will cover the following topics: the difference between a 498 and a 499 ID, an overview of the USAC website, the required form filings that service providers must submit, how best to contact USAC staff.
August 12, 2026 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm ET
September 09, 2026 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm ET
Intended Audience: Newly registered service providers
This webinar will cover topics relevant to companies who have recently registered with USAC as a service provider. These topics include the basics, including the difference between a 498 and 499 Filer ID, the forms a 499 Filer ID are required to file, a high level of the information required on each of the FCC Forms 499, Contributor invoices and online training opportunities. This training will be repeated monthly, to provide important information for any company who has recently registered and received a 499 Filer ID. Companies will also have the opportunity to question USAC senior analysts responsible for reviewing the FCC Forms 499 that these new service providers must file. This webinar will be recorded and posted on our website.
September 17, 2026 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm ET
September 23, 2026 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm ET
Intended Audience: VoIP resellers
USAC’s Service Provider team will be hosting this webinar aimed towards helping VoIP resellers in completing the FCC Forms 499. Topics covered will include gathering revenue information, what revenue is reported, and specific line numbers on the FCC Forms 499. Please note these sessions are specifically for service providers with a 499 Filer ID to aid in reporting gross revenues on the Forms 499 and making contributions into the Universal Service Fund.
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