Low Income
About Low Income:
- Overview of the Program
- Overview of the Process
- Individual Outreach
- Understanding Audits
- Filing Appeals
- Training Events
Low Income Tools:
Step 4: Obtain a USAC Service Provider Identification Number
Eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) that seek Low Income Program support must obtain a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) from USAC.
The Service Provider Identification Number and Contact Information Form (Form 498) is used to collect contact, remittance, and payment information for service providers that receive support from the federal Universal Service Fund programs - High Cost, Low Income, Rural Health Care, and Schools and Libraries - administered by USAC.
A SPIN may be acquired before or after an ETC designation. Please be aware that Low Income support cannot be disbursed without a valid SPIN issued by USAC.
The Fund Administration section of USAC's website provides information on how to obtain a Service Provider Identification Number, Form 498 requirements, and how to revise a SPIN.
