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FCC Universal Service Fund (47 CFR 54)

Establishes the Universal Service Fund to support affordable telecommunications services in high-cost areas, for low-income consumers, and for schools, libraries, and rural healthcare providers. Applies to telecommunications carriers and service providers.

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Rules extracted

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260

Rules

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3,295

Obligations

12.7x

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Regulatory details

Full title: FCC Universal Service Fund (47 CFR 54)
Regulatory body: Federal Communications Commission
Jurisdiction: 🇺🇸 United States
Document type: regulation
Effective date: May 7, 1997
Industry: Telecommunications
Official source: View source document ↗

Who this applies to

telecommunications carriersbroadband providersVoIP providerseligible schools and libraries

Key requirements

contribution requirements
eligible telecommunications carrier designation
E-Rate program compliance
Lifeline program compliance
high-cost support
reporting obligations

Frequently asked questions about FCC USF

What is FCC USF?

Who does FCC USF apply to?

FCC USF applies to telecommunications carriers, broadband providers, VoIP providers, eligible schools and libraries.

How many obligations does FCC USF contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed FCC USF into 3,295 atomic obligations from 260 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of FCC USF?

The key requirements include: contribution requirements, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, E-Rate program compliance, Lifeline program compliance, high-cost support, reporting obligations.

How can I assess my FCC USF compliance?

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Which jurisdiction enforces FCC USF?

FCC USF is enforced in United States by Federal Communications Commission.

When did FCC USF come into effect?

FCC USF became effective on May 7, 1997.

What industry does FCC USF apply to?

FCC USF is primarily relevant to the Telecommunications industry. AuditDSS covers 76 regulations in this industry sector.

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