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USAC Customer Service Phone Directory
For specific inquiries about USF support programs, billing, collections, or disbursements, please call Toll Free: (888) 641-8722 and select the menu options below related to your question.
Download a printable version here: USAC Customer Service Phone Directory
| Select the buttons in sequence to go directly to the topic you have a question about. For example, for a question about IAS support press 1, 2, 2 at the beginning of the USAC introductory message. | |||
| Option 1 – USF Program Questions and Inquiries | |||
| Schools & Libraries Program | PRESS |
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| Questions on pending invoices currently under review, filing the form 470, 471, 479, or Form 486. | 1 |
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| Assistance with the online BEAR Form 472. | 1 |
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| Questions about approved disbursement information, Form 498 help, and all other inquiries. | 1 |
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| High Cost Program | |||
| Filing assistance with High Cost forms. | 1 |
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| Questions about Interstate Access Support. | 1 |
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| Questions about approved disbursement information, Form 498 help, and all other inquiries. | 1 |
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| Low Income Program | |||
| For consumers looking for help with Lifeline or Link Up. | 1 |
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| Filing assistance with Low Income forms. | 1 |
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| Questions about approved disbursement information, Form 498 help, and all other inquiries. | 1 |
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| Rural Health Care Program | |||
| Questions about a pending funding commitment or unapproved invoice. | 1 |
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| Questions about approved disbursement information, Form 498 help, and all other inquiries. | 1 |
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| Other USF Program Questions | |||
| All other questions and inquiries. | 1 |
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| Option 2 – USF Contributor/Form 499 Questions | |||
| Questions about Form 499, e-filing assistance, the form submission address, or to speak with a Form 499 financial analyst. | 2 |
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| Questions about a USAC contributor invoice including making payments, billing disputes, or other billing-related questions. | 2 |
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| Questions or assistance with "Red Light" status. | 2 |
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| All other questions and inquiries. | 2 |
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| Option 3 – Service Provider/Form 498 Questions | |||
| Questions about the FCC Form 498 including filing assistance, e-filing help, or the address for submission. | 3 |
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| Questions about approved disbursements, requests for re-issuance of payment, or duplicate remittance statements. | 3 |
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| All other questions and inquiries. | 3 |
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| Option 4 – Complaints about USAC | |||
| To file a complaint about service you received from USAC or any of its vendors. | 4 |
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| Return to main menu. | 4 |
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