Low Income
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Step 8: Certification for Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) in states that have their own Lifeline programs, an officer of the ETC must certify that the company is in compliance with state Lifeline and Link Up income certification procedures and that, to the best of his or her knowledge, documentation of income was provided. ETCs in states that have their own state-based Lifeline and Link-Up programs must comply with their states' certification and verification procedures, including any deadlines set by those states. ETCs must also certify that they have complied with state verification procedures. Certifications are due annually on August 31. See USAC's Low Income Calendar / Reminders webpage for other Low Income deadlines.
Details describing the certification process are set out in the FCC's Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 04-87, released April 29, 2004) at paragraphs 23-32 and Public Notice (DA 06-1391, released July, 3, 2006) at FAQ 3.
Companies may access the Lifeline certification and verification form below .
- Annual Lifeline Certification and Verification Letter [PDF, 20kb]
- Annual Lifeline Certification and Verification Letter [DOC, 64kb]
Submit to USAC using only ONE method:
| FAX | Attn: Low Income Programs – Certifications (202) 776-0080 |
| Scanned Adobe version of the certification with signature via E-mail. | |
| Low Income Programs – Certifications Universal Service Administrative Company 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 |
