CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

USF Contribution Factor Reaches a New High

The FCC today announced its proposed Universal Service Fund contribution factor for the upcoming quarter, 1Q 2010. The factor will rise almost two percent, to a new record high of 14.1% of end user telecommunications…

International Prepaid Card Providers Petition FCC to File USF Form 499As

A group of international prepaid card companies have petitioned the FCC for a rule change that will allow them to file their own FCC Form 499As to cover the universal service fund assessments on their traffic. The…