High Cost
About High Cost:
- Overview of the Program
- Overview of the Process
- Site Visits
- Training Events
- Filing Appeals
- Red Light Status (FCC site)
- Requesting Confidential Information
- Understanding Audits
- Understanding Disaggregation
- USAC FCC Filings
High Cost Tools:
2008 High Cost/Low Income Training Information
As part of its outreach initiative, USAC will hold a series of one-day training events for companies that participate in the High Cost and Low Income support programs. The purpose of the High Cost/Low Income training is to provide guidance on High Cost and Low Income program rules, audits, and support payment calculations. The first High Cost/Low Income training will occur at USAC's Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Who should attend?
- Rural and non-rural incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs)
- Competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (CETCs)
- Consultants and attorneys working with eligible telecommunications carriers
Date and Location
Mid-Atlantic Training - Washington, DC
May 8, 2008
Universal Service Administrative Company
Hotel accommodations are available at the Washington Marriott for a discounted rate (click on the Mid-Atlantic Training link for more information). Registrants must make hotel accommodations on their own.
Additional training sessions in Chicago, Denver, and Dallas will be announced later in 2008.
Training Overview
Training Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:15 am)
Morning Session (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- High Cost and Low Income Program Overviews
- Understanding the Process of Filing Certifications, Verifications, and Line Counts
- Disbursement Calculation and Payment Adjustments
Lunch (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Afternoon Session (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
- What to Expect from Audits and Site Visits
- Best Practices in Advertising Supported Services
- Demonstration of the New High Cost FCC Form 525 Online Filing
A comprehensive agenda is forthcoming.
Please note that topics discussed at the training session in Washington, DC, will also be covered at the training sessions in Chicago, Denver, and Dallas.
How to Register:
On the above Training Information menu, click on the Mid-Atlantic Training link and follow the link to the information page.
Registration for the training is complimentary.
Space is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Please keep your contact information current as future communications will be sent to training registrants.
If you have questions regarding registration, need to update your personal information, or cancel your registration, email tregistration@usac.org.
Please note that registering for the training through USAC's registration site does not guarantee hotel accommodations. Individuals must register for the training through USAC's training registration site and contact the hotel for room reservations.
