The FCC announced that the 2015 First Quarter USF contribution factor will increase to 16.8%. This takes affect January 1, 2015. The new year is the perfect time to do a regulatory review. Please contact Karine at 678-304-6469 for more information on GSA’s services.
FCC Imposes Penalty for Non-Compliance
On May 23, 2014 the FCC imposed a penalty of $408,668 against RB Communications,
Inc., d/b/a Starfone (Starfone or the Company) for providing interstate and international telecommunications services over a four-year period without first meeting important regulatory
obligations.
Make sure you have the correct licenses for your services. Have GSA perform your regulatory review to mitigate any risk now.
GSA Discusses the Lifeline Biennial Audit
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF FINAL LIFELINE BIENNIAL AUDIT PLAN
FCC released late 4/2/14 The Wireline Competition Bureau’s announcement of the final Lifeline Biennial Audit Plan. ETCs that receive $5 million or more from the low-income program, as determined on a holding company basis including all operating companies and affiliates, for calendar year 2013 will be subject to the first round of biennial audits.
To get started on your audit please call GSA at 678-304-6469.
Regulatory Fees
http://transition.fcc.gov/fees/feefiler.htmlThe FCC has released its Annual FCC Regulatory Fee information. Fees are due by midnight, September 20, 2013.
OK USF
GSA is leading fight to exempt USF payment for ETC carriers in Oklahoma and other states! For more information contact Patrick at [email protected]