About USAC

Video Tutorials

As part of its training initiative, USAC offers video tutorials so that applicants and service providers participating in USF programs can learn about filing program forms, maintaining required program documentation, and other key concepts for successfully participating in the USF.

USAC has posted tutorials to the sites listed below. You will be redirected from the USAC site to a page where the videos have been uploaded. You should be able to view the tutorials on the web page.

Please come back to this page for updated information as we post new tutorials.

Fund Administration

E-File Overview
First-Time Service Providers – Filing FCC Form 498
Filing the FCC Form 499-A – The Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet

High Cost Program

Using the Online Form 525 for Competitive ETCs

Schools and Libraries Program

General Information about the Schools and Libraries Program
Seven Steps to a Successful Application Process
Schools & Libraries Program Website Tour
Form 470 Interview Tutorial
Form 470 Online Tutorial
Form 471 Interview Tutorial

Viewing Options

USAC Tutorials at Blip.tv – For slower connections; can be viewed by most browsers.

USAC Blog – Higher quality; requires latest Flash player.

USAC Tutorials at MotionBox – Higher quality. Click "View All" to see all available tutorials. You should have latest version of your browser, and select "SD - Standard Definition" if not already selected.

Note: Files are posted in various formats (Quicktime and Windows Media). If you want to view the tutorials in Flash video, you should get the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

Last modified on 10/23/2009