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Online Learning Library

These learning tools are designed to help you navigate through the form filing process, understand FCC requirements, and manage your USAC account. USAC offers three formats for online learning.

Interactive Module

INTERACTIVE MODULE: Navigate through an interactive module to learn to complete tasks integral to universal service programs. Requires Adobe Flash software.

Recorded Webinar

RECORDED WEBINAR: View a recorded webinar from start-to-finish, or if you're only interested in one part of the webinar, choose an item from the menu or search for a specific term. Requires Adobe Flash software.
Video

VIDEO: Watch a video and learn about a variety of topics from form filing tips to program process overviews to common concerns.

E-File

video
E-File: Overview
5:55 minutes | June 2011
Overview of USAC's E-File System, used for online filing of FCC Form 498, FCC Forms 499-A/Q, FCC Form 472, FCC Form 497, and FCC Form 525.
video

E-File: How to Establish Users and Entitlements
6:08 minutes | June 2011
Learn how to establish new users for the E-File System and assign user entitlements to allow them to fill out online FCC Forms.
video

E-File: How to Change Contact Information
8:49 minutes | June 2011
Information on how to change your Company Officer or General Contact online using USAC's E-File System.

FCC Form 498

Interactive Module

FCC Form 498: Changes for 2012
November 2012
Overview of the November 2012 changes to the FCC Form 498 (Service Provider Identification Number and General Contact Information Form) as viewed through USAC's E-File system.
Interactive Module

FCC Form 498: How to File
January 2013
Information on how to file the FCC Form 498 (Service Provider Identification Number and General Contact Information Form) using USAC's E-File system.

FCC Form 499

webinar

FCC Form 499 and Billing: Overview Webinar
March 2011 (updated 6/2012)
Information on who must file, when to file, universal service billing information, annual true-ups, and audits.
video

FCC Form 499: How to File for the First Time
15:00 minutes | June 2011
Information on how to file FCC Forms 499-A/Q (Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet) for first-time filers using USAC's E-File System.

webinar

FCC Form 499-A: How to File Webcast
March 2012 (updated 6/2012)
Tips and best practices for filing the FCC Form 499-A, including who uses the form, examples of data entries, and USF billing processes.
webinar

FCC Form 499: Changes in 2013
March 2013
Overview of changes to FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q, USF contribution orders released in 2012, and the 2013 499-A and 499-Q true up process.

More Topics

webinar

The Red Light Rule Webinar
June 2011 (updated 6/2012)
Learn how a company finds itself on Red Light, what happens to different disbursements and benefits while on Red Light, and how to get more information about Red Light.