Register Today for Kelley Drye’s 5th Annual USF Update Webinar on February 27th
With expenditures of nearly $9 billion annually, the FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) approximates the total revenue of the entire National Football League. It is no wonder that USF continues to dominate the Commission’s telecommunications agenda. In 2013, the Commission implemented most aspects of the new “Connect America Fund”, continued work on its 2012 Lifeline reforms, launched a Healthcare Connect Fund for rural healthcare providers and proposed substantial revisions to its E-rate program. In addition, the Commission issued dozens of orders in USF appeals, declaratory ruling requests and enforcement matters.
In this 5th annual webinar, Kelley Drye will walk you through the USF changes you need to know, with a focus on changes affecting the 2014 Form 499-A. We also will discuss how to ensure compliance during the year and offer tips for handling USF audits, PQAs, Lifeline IDVs and related inquiries. Our speakers will offer analysis and practical advice based on frontline experience in audits and appeals, and years of providing compliance and enforcement advice in this area.
The following topics will be addressed:
- Major Changes in the Fund’s Programs During 2013
- Changes to Reseller Revenue Procedures in 2014
- Changes in the 499-A Form and Instructions
- Significant Developments in the USF Audit and FCC Appeal Processes
- Lifeline, Contributions and E-rate Enforcement Actions
Steve Augustino, Partner
John Heitmann, Partner
Date:
February 27, 2014 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location:
Webinar
Additional Information:
Please click here to register or contact Alexandra Meaza at 202.945.6674.
This webinar is free of charge. Presentation slides and a recording of the webinar will be available to registrants.