High Cost program for website

Funding for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs)

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Funding for Competitive Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (CETCs)

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Designating carrier eligibility for program support

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Trainings & Outreach

USAC offers a variety of training events for telecommunications carriers who participate in the High Cost and Lifeline Programs. All events and resources are offered free of charge.

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Newsletter

HCLI News

Keep in touch with USAC about the High Cost and Lifeline Programs through our monthly newsletter, HCLI News.

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Handouts & Reference

A variety of publications are available to help telecommunications carriers learn what they need to know to participate successfully in the High Cost Program.

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Webinar Recordings & Online Tutorials

Learn at your own pace with our free online videos and webinar recordings, available on topics such as best practices, form filing, and more. Listed below are the most recent videos; click on the link below for the complete library.

  • Overview of USAC and the High Cost Program (Webinar)
  • High Cost Best Practices (Webinar)
  • High Cost and Lifeline Audits (Webinar)

Go to the Online Learning Library for the complete collection of videos.