High Cost
About High Cost:
- Overview of the Program
- Overview of the Process
- USAC FCC Filings
- HCLI Training Events
- Individual Outreach
- Video Tutorials
- Filing Appeals
- Red Light Status (FCC site)
- Requesting Confidential Information
- Understanding Audits
- Understanding Disaggregation
High Cost Tools:
High Cost Model CLLI Search Tool
This tool allows competitive ETCs (CETCs) and competitive carriers seeking ETC designation to accurately report line counts for forward-looking High Cost Model (HCM) support. Various criteria may be used to locate correct ILEC wire center CLLI codes and other related information. Carriers can search by state, study area code, wire center CLLI, wire center name, or company name. Multiple criteria may be used under the "Advanced Search" option.
- Search By State
- Search By Study Area Code
- Wire Center CLLI
- Wire Center Name
- Company Name
- Advanced Search
CETCs should use this tool to identify a non-rural carrier within a state it serves, find the correct wire center CLLI, and report the appropriate line counts. Any required data can be viewed in HTML or Excel and copied and pasted into a worksheet for ease of use. Used in conjunction with the HCM sample line count letter located in the Forms Section, CETCs and competitive carriers seeking ETC designation will be able to provide USAC with more accurate data in an electronic format. The more accurate filings will enable USAC to process line counts, project payments, and disburse payments in a more efficient manner.
If you have any questions concerning the HCM tool or how to file line counts for HCM support, please call USAC High Cost at 202-776-0200.
