Then why is my upstream provider charging me USF fee on my broadband only connection?
From: Af <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mark Radabaugh Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 8:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC USF and 499 Filing Just 477 The reclassification didn’t change the USF status of information services, and by the same token it’s repeal didn’t change it’s status. USF is based on voice service and some interstate data circuits. Mark Radabaugh WISPA FCC Committee Chair [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 419-261-5996 On Apr 24, 2018, at 9:31 PM, Sterling Jacobson <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Ok, sorry, so I've been extremely busy this year and missed the fact that the FCC once again re-classified us in January 2018 as a Service Provider instead of a Telecommunications Provider. Therefor exempting us from filing 499A/Q and having to pay into the FUSF fund if we are only providing internet, not VoIP/Telephone services. Is that correct? -----Original Message----- From: Af <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Sterling Jacobson Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 6:47 PM To: '[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>' <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: [AFMUG] FCC USF and 499 Filing So now I'm digging to this more to make sure I'm on the right track. ALL broadband/internet ISP providers are now classified Telecommunications providers and must file FCC 499a or 499q and pay USF if not de-minimus? Is this where we all stand now?
