In The Regulatory Mix dated 9/10/13, we posted an item regarding the FCC seeking comment on proposed revisions to the Annual Lifeline Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) Certification Form, FCC Form 555, and accompanying instructions. (Comments on the proposed changes are due October 7, 2013). Because we thought you could use more detailed information, we have posted additional details for you here.
ETCs use FCC form 555 to provide the results of their subscriber recertification process, results of de-enrollments from non-usage, and the required annual Lifeline program ETC officer certifications. ETCs must file the revised FCC Form 555 by January 31, 2014.
The proposed revisions to the FCC Form 555 include the following modifications:
Anyone interested in filing comments may file via the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) on or before the due date 10/7/13.
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