September 21, 2023
de minimis Notification Enhancement Launches October 2, 2023
USAC is launching an FCC Form 499-Q de minimis notification enhancement on Monday, October 2, 2023. This enhancement will allow E-File users to select their de minimis status within E-File, replacing the requirement to email USAC for notification of status.
USAC’s Contributor Operations team is hosting webinars on Wednesday, October 4, and Thursday, October 5, to show you how it works.
Use the links below to sign up for either session:
- October 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET – Register
- October 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET – Register
Both sessions will be held virtually and contain identical presentations. After the presentation, the speaker will answer questions about the new feature.
September 18, 2023
FCC Announces 4Q 2023 Contribution Factor 34.5%
The FCC released a Public Notice, DA 23-843, announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2023 (October – December) will be .345 or 34.5 percent.
September 6, 2023
Service Provider Payment System Unavailable September 16, 2023
Service providers will not be able to make payments using E-File on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET due to maintenance on the Pay.gov system. We apologize for any inconvenience.
September 5, 2023
Hurricane Idalia Response
On September 1, 2023, the FCC released Order DA 23-805, waiving certain Affordable Connectivity Program, Emergency Connectivity Fund, E-Rate, High Cost, Lifeline, Rural Health Care, and Universal Service Fund contributors rules and deadlines to assist program participants and providers located in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia. To learn more, see Order DA 23-805.
August 18, 2023
Hawaii Wildfires Response
On August 18, 2023, the FCC released Order DA 23-723, waiving certain Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline, E-Rate, Emergency Connectivity Fund, Rural Health Care, High Cost and Universal Service Fund contributors rules and deadlines to assist program participants and providers located in the State of Hawaii in areas affected by the wildfires. To learn more, see Order DA 23-723.
