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Trainings & Outreach

USAC offers a variety of training events for companies who must contribute to the universal service fund (USF) and/or file FCC Forms 499-A/Q. USAC also offers training events for service providers who must file the FCC Form 498 and participate in any of the four universal service programs. All events and resources are offered free of charge.

Upcoming Events for Contributors & Service Providers

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Newsletters

USAC invites service providers to keep in touch with the programs through their newsletters:

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The Schools and Libraries Program's weekly news update.

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The Rural Health Care Program's quarterly newsletter.

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The High Cost and Low Income Program's bi-monthly newsletter.

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Handouts & Reference for Contributors & Service Providers

A variety of publications are available to help contributors, FCC Forms 499-A/Q filers, and service providers learn what they need to know to comply with FCC rules and to participate successfully in the universal service programs.

Click here to see the Handouts & Reference section.

Webinar Recordings & Online Tutorials for Contributors & Service Providers

Learn at your own pace with our free online videos and webinar recordings, available on topics such as best practices, form filing, and more. Listed below are the most recent videos; click on the link below for the complete library.

  • FCC Form 499-A: How to File (Webcast)
  • FCC Form 498: How to File (Video Tutorial)
  • Understanding the Red Light Rule (Webinar)

Go to the Online Learning Library for the complete collection of videos.