Announcements Archive

March 29, 2024

RESOLVED: USAC Systems Experiencing Intermittent Connectivity Issues

Several USAC systems are experiencing intermittent connectivity issues. Our team is working to resolve the issues. We apologize for the inconvenience.

March 25, 2024

3/25/24 Webinar Cancelled

The webinar rescheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET discussing the end-user revenue portion of the FCC Form 499-A has been cancelled.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

March 20, 2024

3/22/24 Webinar Rescheduled

The webinar originally scheduled for this Friday, 3/22/24 at 2 p.m. ET discussing the end-user revenue portion of the FCC Form 499-A has been reschedule to Monday, 3/25/24 at 2 p.m. ET.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

March 15, 2024

FCC Announces 2Q 2024 Contribution Factor 32.8%

The FCC released a Public Notice, DA 24-257, announcing that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2024 (April – June) will be .328 or 32.8 percent.

March 1, 2024

2024 FCC Form 499-A Now Available in E-File

The 2024 FCC Form 499-A (Annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet) is now available in E-File, USAC’s online filing system. The due date for filing the form is Monday, April 1, 2024. FCC rules require all telecommunications service providers to file the FCC Form 499-A to report historical revenue data for your company. The 2024 FCC Form 499-A should be used to report revenue data for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Be aware that all de minimis filers ARE required to file the FCC Form 499-A, reporting calendar year 2023 revenues regardless of the amount. Please note that failure to file this Form by the due date of April 1, 2024 will result in a late filing fee (minimum of $100/month.) For questions specific to the FCC Form 499-A, please email Form499@usac.org.  If you have general questions or need assistance with E-File, contact USAC Customer Service Center (CSC) at (888) 641-8722 or CustomerSupport@usac.org.