Not going to discuss semantics here Faisal. Just mechanics. Someone pays. Somebody files 499s. Someone is on record with USAC.
The FCC has defined all internet traffic as interstate and a source of USF contributions. It was not always like this. If you file a 499 worksheet with USAC or show you are eligible for the FCC’s de minimis exception or certify that you are reselling this service to other direct contributors of the FUSF program then we can remove the charge (fee, contribution, whatever floats your boat) from a commercial customer’s bill. From: Faisal Imtiaz Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 9:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] USF No ! Before we discuss this... You need to specify what perspective you are asking the question from ? Are you the Buyer ? or are you the Seller ? Are you Contributing to USF Fund directly to the FCC or are you a deminius entity ? No One is allowed under the Law to "Charge" USF. Only Entity that is Allowed under the Law to require "Mandatory Contribution" is the FCC to qualified Telecom Providers. Now if you are talking about USF Recovery Fee... well that is a whole now gambit... not much 'rules and regulations' there. :) Faisal Imtiaz Snappy Internet & Telecom http://www.snappytelecom.net Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 10:30:37 AM Subject: [AFMUG] USF Point to point Ethernet over fiber should not have to be charged for USF. But if you receive DIA/backbone over it it then qualifies? But if you charge your customers for USF then the DIA circuit should not be charged. Do I have this correct?
