Announcements
October 7, 2019
FCC Announces 4th Quarter 2019 Contribution Factor Increase to 25.0%
The FCC released a Public Notice, DA 19-910, announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter, October – December 2019, will be .250 or 25.0 percent.
October 7, 2019
FCC Announces 3rd Quarter 2019 Contribution Factor Increase to 24.4%
The FCC released a Public Notice (DA 19-559) announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the third quarter, July – September 2019, will be .244 or 24.4 percent.
August 20, 2019
FCC Form 498 – Update Required
Service Providers Must Update their FCC Form 498 to include the business type
Service providers can log in to E-File to update their FCC Form 498 and select the business type(s) that best describe their organization. From the list of DATA Act business types, service providers can select up to three business types ranked in order of importance to the company’s business. Service providers will also need to include their Dun and Bradstreet number. If you do not know your company’s Dun and Bradstreet Number, you can look it up online. If you do not have a Dun and Bradstreet number, and you are U.S. government contractor or grantee, you can request one without charge.
Once the service provider updates the business type field an Officer will need to certify and approve the FCC Form 498 before this process is complete and shared with USAC.
April 22, 2019
Second Quarter Spotlight Newsletter is now available
Click here to read the 2Q2019 498/499 Spotlight.
March 14, 2019
FCC Announces 2nd Quarter 2019 Contribution Factor Decrease to 18.8 Percent
The FCC released a Public Notice (DA 19-178) announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the second quarter, April – June 2019 will be .188 or 18.8 percent.
December 14, 2018
498 ID Status Tool – ISSUE RESOLVED
The 498 Status Tool is now operational.
Visit this webpage to use the 498 Status Tool.
