Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets and Related Collections, FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q

This submission is being made for proposed non-substantive changes to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q; and (iv) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. On April 4, 2025, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the proposed modifications (DA 25-308). This submission is being made for proposed non-substantive changes to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q; and (iv) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. On June 28, 2024, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the proposed modifications (DA 24-622). This submission is being made for proposed non-substantive changes to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q; and (iv) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. On June 8, 2023, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the proposed modifications (DA 23-488). The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) requires telecommunications carriers and other providers of telecommunications to contribute to the universal service fund and other funds. Contribution revenue data, as well as other information, are reported by carriers on FCC Forms 499-A (annual) and 499-Q (quarterly). Accompanying these forms are instructions on how to report revenue.

The latest form for Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets and Related Collections, FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q expires 2026-09-30 and can be found here.