Good info. What is their reasoning behind that? Sent from my iPad
> On Apr 15, 2014, at 9:05 PM, Kristian Hoffmann <kh...@fire2wire.com> wrote: > > The key for Comcast is to make sure your contract says intra-state and not > inter-state for the tax jurisdiction. They don't collect USF on intra-state > circuits, only local city/county/state taxes as applicable. If your contract > says inter-state (and it isn't inter-state), you can harass your sales rep > into getting a change order done. If it's intra-state and they still collect > USF, then make the appropriate stink with your sales rep. > > -Kristian > >> On 04/15/2014 03:44 PM, Matt Hoppes wrote: >> Oh really? Comcast wants to charge me 16% USF on a point to point to carry >> Internet traffic. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Apr 15, 2014, at 6:27 PM, Faisal Imtiaz <fai...@snappytelecom.net> wrote: >> >>> hmmm...... not quite accurate... >>> >>> Internet Freedom Act was updated to allow for taxes not to apply to >>> internet access as well as communication circuits carrying internet access. >>> >>> Regards. >>> >>> Faisal Imtiaz >>> Snappy Internet & Telecom >>> 7266 SW 48 Street >>> Miami, FL 33155 >>> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 >>> >>> Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: supp...@snappytelecom.net >>> >>> From: "Matt Hoppes" <mhop...@indigowireless.com> >>> To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 6:12:00 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] CAF-USF-StateTax for WISPs >>> >>> I believe the reason you are being taxed is because this is a transport and >>> not an internet circuit. >>> >>> As far as I know the internet freedom act only applies to Internet access. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Apr 15, 2014, at 5:19 PM, "Tom DeReggi" <wirelessn...@rapiddsl.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Guys, >>> >>> I've been out of the loop for a couple years, regarding current status of >>> CAF/USF/Tax requirements for WISPs. I was surprised when I recieved my >>> first bill from my new upstream fiber provider. >>> (they are a dark fiber provider, recently expanded to also offer metro >>> ethernet IP) >>> Note: I do NOT buy IP Transit from this provider, nor Last mile Fiber. I am >>> just buying a Point-to-Point Fiber Transport data link. >>> So I consider this a wholesale component or infrastructure component, not >>> an End User Internet circuit. >>> >>> In the past, my Fiber providers never charged me any Taxes or USF. >>> I was under the impression that as a WISP (Im not a CLEC) providing >>> Broadband only services, I didnt need to collect or pay into USF, CAF, or >>> State Taxes. And further, my Upstream should be exempt from having to pay >>> and/or collect such fees from me. If so, I need to provide legal >>> documentation to support my claim to my upstream. >>> >>> THe new fiber provider is trying to charge me.... >>> The Federal USF stated was about 16.5% of monthly fiber cost. >>> The VA Communication Tax was about 6% of monthly fiber cost. >>> The Property Tax / Franchise/Row Recovery Fees 0.08% of monthly fiber cost. >>> >>> First, I thought it was federal law that Broadband can not be taxed by the >>> State. >>> Second, the USF amount stated was 16.5%, but in the past, when USF was >>> applicable it was always only around 6%. >>> >>> Note: I do NOT buy IP Transit from this provider, nor Last mile Fiber. I am >>> just buying a Point-to-Point Fiber Transport data link. >>> So I consider this a wholesale component or infrastructure component, not >>> an End User Internet circuit. >>> >>> So questions are.... >>> >>> 1) Am I exempt as a WISP. >>> 2) Is there a standard government form I can provide to my uptream, to >>> document my exemption (similar to use tax resell certificate) >>> 3) Is CAF in effect now (Broadband providers paying into USF) and if so, >>> what is the current % rate? >>> 4) Does it matter how my upstream classifies themselves versus how I >>> classify myself? (for example, if they've obtained CLEC status or not, or >>> im not a CLEC). >>> 5) Does it matter how I use the circuit? >>> 6) Any specific FCC code to point to, that specifies this clearly? >>> >>> Figured Id ask, before I go searching through regulation code. >>> >>> Tom DeReggi >>> RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc >>> 301-515-7774 >>> IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wireless mailing list >>> Wireless@wispa.org >>> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wireless mailing list >>> Wireless@wispa.org >>> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wireless mailing list >>> Wireless@wispa.org >>> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wireless mailing list >> Wireless@wispa.org >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > _______________________________________________ > Wireless mailing list > Wireless@wispa.org > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
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