Not sure where you are getting that from ........ Words are important, because they mean something.....
USF is defined as a 'Mandatory Contribution' (obligation on Telco/Carriers/ISP's) to the USAC Fund, mandated/ managed by the FCC. It is not defined as a TAX. https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/universal-service-support-mechanisms However the Provider is Allowed to "RECOVER" their 'USF Contribution' from their Customers, (IF THEY CHOOSE TO DO SO ! ) (there is a set of loose rules on how this is accomplished... sadly these are not hard an fast rules either ! ). Regards 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: "Bill Prince" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 12:02:09 PM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] USF > That is rich. > So a telecom is not allowed to charge for USF, but they can charge a USF > recovery fee. > I fail to see the difference here. > Sort of like Apple's "Overseas profits" of ~~ $225 billion. It was not > actually > "overseas", it was actually held here in the USA, but was merely labeled as > "overseas". > bp > <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> > On 4/24/2018 8:47 AM, Faisal Imtiaz wrote: >> 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?
