FCC Announces 4th Quarter USF Factor of 42%
The FCC recently announced that the proposed Federal Universal Service Fund (“USF”) contribution factor for the Fourth Quarter of 2026 will be 42%. Unless otherwise notified by our firm, clients may presume the FCC approved the new rate, and that the new rate will be in effect from October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. Detailed […]
New Episode Is Live: California Telecom Licensing Demystified
WATCH NOW In the latest episode of our regulatory video series, Chris Canter sits down with Jackie McHugh, Partner at The CommLaw Group, for a deep dive into California’s unique approach to telecom regulation. California can be a particularly challenging state for telecom providers. From licensing and registration requirements to fees, surcharges, bonding, and transfer-of-control […]
FCC Regulatory Assessment Fee is due September 24th
The deadline for payment of the annual FCC Regulatory Fee for is September 24th. All entities which possess an FCC license must pay the annual regulatory fee by this date or face severe late penalties and possible enforcement action. This Client Alert is a General Reminder. You may disregard if you have already paid your company’s […]
Episode 2 is live: EU vs US Telecom Market Entry Rules
Watch Now! President and Director of Consulting Services, Chris Canter, and Matt Curnow discuss “Telecom Market Entry: Key EU (Digital Networks Act) vs US (FCC + State) Regulatory Considerations”. Highlights include: The EU’s proposed Digital Networks Act (targeted for Q4 2027) and its potential “single passport” registration model Key compliance areas: general authorization conditions, universal […]
FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) Report is Due September 1st
The FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) filing is due on September 1st. The BDC program is the FCC’s primary method for collecting broadband availability data used to create the National Broadband Map and support broadband policy, funding, and deployment initiatives. Because the FCC relies heavily on this information, providers should expect continued scrutiny of the […]
Tune into Episode 1 of The Commpliance Group’s new video series focused on Global Telecommunications Regulations, Cybersecurity, AI, and all things Tech + Legal.
WATCH NOW President and Director of Consulting Services, Chris Canter, and Matt Curnow discuss “Cross-border” telecom issues. Highlights include: ➤ EU’s rapid regulatory expansion over the past decade—highlighting GDPR, NIS2, and the AI Act. ➤ The EU’s recent shift toward streamlining via proposals like the Digital Omnibus/Digital Networks Act. ➤ Reduction […]
FCC Announces Proposed NANP Contribution Factor of 0.0001134
The FCC recently announced a proposed contribution factor of 0.0001134 (0.001134%) for the North American Numbering Plan (“NANP”) for the fiscal year beginning October 1st. If the FCC takes no action by within the next two weeks, the NANP contribution factor shall automatically be deemed approved. Once effective, the NANP contribution factor will remain in effect until June 30th of next […]
Webinar: FCC Form 499 & the De Minimis Exception: What Every Service Provider Needs to Know
REGISTER NOW Most de minimis-eligible service providers don’t think they have a compliance problem — which is exactly the problem. They assume their underlying carrier “handles the 499,” they skip the annual 499-A because they don’t owe USF directly, or they’ve never actually run the math on their own revenue threshold. The campaign’s job is […]
FCC Form 499-Q (2nd Quarter) Is Due August 1st
The deadline for filing FCC Form 499-Q with the Universal Service Administrative Company (“USAC”) is August 1st. All non de minimis providers of telecommunications services and interconnected VoIP services are required to complete Form 499-Q and report actual revenue and projected revenue for the applicable reporting periods. De minimis providers are not required to remit Form 499-Q but […]
FCC Announces Proposed 38.8% USF Contribution Factor for Q3 2026
On June 12, 2026, the FCC’s Office of the Managing Director has announced the proposed Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution factor for the third quarter of 2026 will be 38.8%, a 1.8% increase from last quarter’s 37% in the Public Notice. Covered in our previous advisory for the Q1, any meaningful reforms to the USF system remain […]
Christopher Canter will be featured speaker at two upcoming American Conference Institute events on CMMC 2.0 compliance
The Commpliance Group President, Christopher Canter, will be a featured speaker at two upcoming discussions on CMMC 2.0 compliance this June. June 16, 2026: CMMC & CPCSC Compliance for Canadian Industry Topics include: ✔️Maintaining compliance across the full three-year cycle, especially for controls that need regular updates such as access management, vulnerability scanning, and […]
The Commpliance Group Welcomes Chris Canter Back as President and Director of Consulting Services
The Commpliance Group is pleased to announce that Chris Canter has rejoined the organization as President and Director of Consulting Services, marking the return of a familiar and highly respected leader whose work helped shape the foundation of the company’s compliance support model. For clients and colleagues who have been with our organization since its early days in […]
FCC Announces Proposed 37% USF Contribution Factor for Q2 2026
On March 16, 2026, the FCC’s Office of the Managing Director has announced the proposed Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution factor for the second quarter of 2026 will be 37%, a 0.6% decrease from last quarter’s 37.6% in the Public Notice. Covered in our previous advisory for the Q1, any meaningful reforms to the USF system remain unlikely […]
FCC Consent Decree with Vonage Highlights Heightened Scrutiny of Regulatory Compliance Obligations
On September 25, 2025, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau released an Order and Consent Decree resolving a multi-year investigation into Vonage Holdings Corp. (Vonage) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vonage Business Inc. The investigation examined alleged failures to: Maintain current registration information in the FCC’s CORES database; File timely and accurate annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (Forms 499-A […]
FCC Sets New Record with USF Contribution Factor Soaring to 38.1% for Q4 2025
The FCC Managing Director issued a Public Notice on September 15, 2025, announcing the proposed Universal Service Fund (“USF”) contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2025 will be 38.1%, a 2.1% increase from last quarter’s 36%. This announcement signifies a noteworthy escalation, setting a new record high at 38.1%, surpassing the previous peak of 36.3% recorded […]
FCC Announces Proposed 36% USF Contribution Factor for Q3 2025
The FCC’s Office of the Managing Director has announced the proposed Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution factor for the third quarter of 2025 will be 36%, a 0.6% decrease from last quarter’s 36.6% in the Public Notice. Covered in our previous advisory for the Q1, any meaningful reforms to the USF system remain unlikely in the short term. […]
