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The information below represents a non-exhaustive list of FCC and selected state (i.e., CA, FL and TX) regulatory assessment and reporting requirements coming due January 4, 2008 through March 1, 2008. The filing deadlines generally apply to diverse types of service providers, including interexchange or long distance telecommunications service providers, prepaid calling card providers, wireless providers and MVNOs, as well as other types of providers.
If your company holds an FCC 214 authorization or provides intrastate toll service in any one of the states listed below, chances are that one or more of the requirements covered in this Alert may apply to your company. Interest on late payments and/or other penalties, including loss of state certification, may apply if filings or payments are not submitted on time.
FCC
- Form 499-Q – Due February 1.
The proposed contribution factor for USF for the first quarter 2008 will decrease to 10.2% of interstate and, in most cases international, end-user revenues. - Prepaid Card Provider PIU Report – Due February 14
- Annual CPNI Certification – Due March 1.
All telecommunications carriers, including resellers and interconnected VoIP providers, are required by the FCC’s rules to have an officer sign a compliance certificate every March 1st affirming the officer’s personal knowledge that the company has established operating procedures that ensure compliance with the FCC’s new CPNI rules, an accompanying statement describing how respective operating procedures ensure compliance, and a description of all actions taken against data brokers during the prior year.
California
- Combined California PUC Telephone Surcharge Transmittal – Due January 10.
- PUC User Fee (Annual or 2nd Quarter) – Due January 15.
- Quarterly Fee Statement for CPUC Utilities Reimbursement Account – Due January 15.
- Emergency Telephone Users Surcharge Return – Due January 31.
- Combined California PUC Telephone Surcharge Transmittal – Due February 10.
- Emergency Telephone Users Surcharge Return – Due February 28.
Florida
- Regulatory Assessment Fee – Due January 30.
Texas
- USF Worksheet – Due January 25.
- 9-1-1 Wireless Emergency Service Fee Report – Due January 20.
- Telecommunications Assessment Report – Due January 31.
- 9-1-1 Wireless Emergency Service Fee Report – Due February 20.
- USF Worksheet – Due February 25.
If you need assistance in submitting any of these reports or filings, or would like to retain us to handle your state and/or FCC filing obligations, please do not hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Thomas K. Crowe, P.C.
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