Re: [WISPA] FCC definitions
We have been advised that providers of internet services are not required to file form 499. However, we were additionally advised that providers of transport services are required to file form 499. We provide transport services in addition to internet services and as such file form 499. I believe we are one of the few if not the only unlicensed fixed wireless operator to file 499. -Matt chris cooper wrote: Does a WISP fall under the designation of a telecommunications carrier even though it isn’t required to file form 499-a? Under definition found at USC title 47,153.40 , it appears that an ISP and in particular a WISP offers telecommunications services and is deemed a “telecommunications carrier” . From The USAC website: To be a telecommunications carrier, the carrier must (1) allow the customer to transmit information of its own design and choosing, without change in the form or content of the information, and (2) provide that capability for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available to the public (i.e., hold itself out to serve indifferently all potential users). USAC defines a carrier as above. They also require that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers file 499-A. As an industry, if we supply telecommunications services, as defined above, directly to a school or library and don’t file the 499 – is that considered breaking the rules? Im caught between a rock and the horns of a dilemma…. Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] FCC definitions - USF 499a
FCC Form 499a is the form for USF contributions. The FCC has determined that Internet is an Information Service not a telecom service and has thus unregulated all parts of it. (See Brand-X case for a more detailed explanation). Transport, Voice, and Inter-connected VoIP Providers must pay into USF (file a 499a). For more info about the recent FCC USF VoIP ruling: http://www.tmcnet.com/voip/1006/regulation-watch-plan-of-action-for-voip-usf-contributions.htm Regards, Peter RAD-INFO, Inc. Matt Liotta wrote: We have been advised that providers of internet services are not required to file form 499. However, we were additionally advised that providers of transport services are required to file form 499. We provide transport services in addition to internet services and as such file form 499. I believe we are one of the few if not the only unlicensed fixed wireless operator to file 499. -Matt chris cooper wrote: Does a WISP fall under the designation of a telecommunications carrier even though it isn’t required to file form 499-a? Under definition found at USC title 47,153.40 , it appears that an ISP and in particular a WISP offers telecommunications services and is deemed a “telecommunications carrier” . From The USAC website: To be a telecommunications carrier, the carrier must (1) allow the customer to transmit information of its own design and choosing, without change in the form or content of the information, and (2) provide that capability for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available to the public (i.e., hold itself out to serve indifferently all potential users). USAC defines a carrier as above. They also require that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers file 499-A. As an industry, if we supply telecommunications services, as defined above, directly to a school or library and don’t file the 499 – is that considered breaking the rules? Im caught between a rock and the horns of a dilemma…. Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] FCC definitions
Does a WISP fall under the designation of a telecommunications carrier even though it isnt required to file form 499-a? Under definition found at USC title 47,153.40 , it appears that an ISP and in particular a WISP offers telecommunications services and is deemed a telecommunications carrier . From The USAC website: To be a telecommunications carrier, the carrier must (1) allow the customer to transmit information of its own design and choosing, without change in the form or content of the information, and (2) provide that capability for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available to the public (i.e., hold itself out to serve indifferently all potential users). USAC defines a carrier as above. They also require that Eligible Telecommunications Carriers file 499-A. As an industry, if we supply telecommunications services, as defined above, directly to a school or library and dont file the 499 is that considered breaking the rules? Im caught between a rock and the horns of a dilemma. Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
