Register your telecom carrier or ISP with the FCC and state agencies — CORES, FRN, Form 499, state PUC, and industry databases
Internet Protocol Enabled Services (IPES) providers and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) face a complex web of federal and state registration requirements. The FCC, state public utility commissions, and industry databases all require separate filings and ongoing compliance. +Turnaround: 2-3 weeks
Whether you operate a VoIP phone service (known to the FCC as an IPES — Internet Protocol Enabled Service), a broadband ISP, or both, you need to register with multiple federal and state agencies before you can legally offer service. The FCC, USAC, state public utility commissions, and industry databases all require separate filings and ongoing compliance. -Performance West handles the complete registration process for IPES and ISP providers. We file your FCC Form 477 broadband data collection, register with the FCC's CORES system, obtain your FCC Registration Number (FRN), and handle state-level telecommunications registrations. We also manage ongoing compliance requirements including annual certification updates.
Operating without proper registration can result in FCC enforcement action, state regulatory penalties, and inability to obtain numbering resources or interconnection agreements.
VoIP providers typically need FCC registration (FRN), state registrations, NECA membership, and various database entries. We assess your specific requirements.
Generally yes. Most states require telecommunications providers to register with their public utility commission, even for VoIP-only services.
Federal registrations are typically processed within 1-2 weeks. State registrations vary from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the state.
Yes, we track all renewal dates and handle annual certifications and updates for all your registrations.
Contact us to discuss your compliance needs or request a quote.
Operating without proper registration can result in FCC enforcement action, state regulatory penalties, and inability to obtain numbering resources or interconnection agreements.
VoIP providers typically need FCC registration (FRN), state registrations, NECA membership, and various database entries. We assess your specific requirements.
Generally yes. Most states require telecommunications providers to register with their public utility commission, even for VoIP-only services.
Federal registrations are typically processed within 1-2 weeks. State registrations vary from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the state.
Yes, we track all renewal dates and handle annual certifications and updates for all your registrations.
Contact us to discuss your compliance needs or request a quote.