The Federal Communications Commission requires all telecommunications providers and certain other providers of telecommunications, such as providers of interconnected voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services, to contribute to universal service and telecommunications relay service. Wireless and interconnected VoIP providers are required to contribute based either on their actual interstate end-user gross-billed telecommunications revenues, interim safe harbors, or traffic studies.
There is no change in burden. The Commission is only uploading the current version of FCC Form 499-A and Instructions (2009 edition). All other editions are obsolete and should not be used.
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No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Carol Pomponio 202 418-7400
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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.