Guidance on determining if a company is eligible to provide telecommunications services:
Form 499 Filer column indicates "Y":
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This service provider has successfully filed a Form 499 with USAC. Telecommunications providers with a "Y" are eligible to provide Telecommunications Services and Internet service providers with a "Y" are eligible to provide Interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services.
All other designations:
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Some service providers that do not have a "Y" designation are eligible to provide Telecommunications Services because they meet
and are exempt from filing a Form 499 . You can contact the Client Service Bureau to determine if the company has met those conditions.
Form 499 Filer column indicates "X":
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This service provider has been researched by USAC and is not eligible to provide Telecommunications Services.
Form 499 Filer column indicates "Z":
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This service provider is currently being researched by USAC to determine if it is eligible to provide Telecommunications Services.
Form 499 Filer column is blank:
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This service provider has not been researched and its status is unverified.
Applicants are reminded that they should confirm this and all other information with the service provider.