FCC Form 499-A Filing

We classify your business, calculate de minimis and LIRE eligibility, and file your Form 499-A with USAC.

Annual filing due April 1 • Quarterly 499-Q included in bundle tiers

499-A Only

$499

Revenue analysis + single annual filing

Business Classification

These questions determine your FCC filing obligations.

Do you provide telecommunications or voice services to end users or other carriers? *

Yes

I offer VoIP, phone, long distance, wireless, or other voice/data services

I don't offer any telecommunications services

Do you provide VoIP, calling, conferencing, or messaging services of any kind?

Yes

You may not need to file Form 499-A

Based on your answers, you don't appear to provide telecommunications services subject to FCC Form 499-A filing requirements. However, if you're unsure, we recommend a free assessment.

Is your service connected to the public telephone network (PSTN)? *

Can your users make or receive calls to/from regular phone numbers?

Yes — Interconnected VoIP

Users can call regular phone numbers (PSTN)

No — Non-Interconnected VoIP

App-to-app only (e.g., internal conferencing, Zoom-style)

Do you own network infrastructure or resell another carrier's service? *

Facilities-based

I own switches, SBCs, or network equipment

Reseller

I purchase wholesale and resell under my brand

Both

I have my own infrastructure and also resell

Note: Resellers must submit an annual Reseller Certificate to USAC in addition to Form 499-A.

Service Categories

Select all that apply. This maps to Line 105 on Form 499-A.

Interconnected VoIP

Voice calls to/from regular phone numbers over IP

Non-Interconnected VoIP

App-to-app calling only (no PSTN access)

Local Exchange / CLEC

Competitive local exchange carrier

Interexchange Carrier (IXC)

Long distance / toll services

Wireless / Cellular / PCS

Mobile telephony including MVNO

Prepaid Calling Card

Prepaid long distance or international calling cards

Audio Bridging / Conferencing

Conference call services

Satellite

Satellite-based telecommunications

Other

Paging, payphone, operator services, etc.

Revenue Estimation

We use this to determine de minimis status and LIRE eligibility. Approximate numbers are fine.

Total annual telecom/VoIP revenue (USD) *

For calendar year 2025 (or projected 2026 if new). Include all telecom service revenue.

Revenue breakdown by jurisdiction (approximate %)

Interstate

International

Intrastate

Total: 100%

Revenue breakdown by customer type (approximate %)

End-user customers

Wholesale / carrier

Your Classification

Based on your answers, here's your filing status and obligations.

Filer Type

Infrastructure

Required Filings

Recommended Service

Revenue Detail

Report actual revenue by category. This maps to Blocks 3-4 of Form 499-A. Enter $0 for categories that don't apply.

Revenue Line	End-User ($)	Wholesale ($)
Total	$0	$0

Review & Submit

Review your information and select a service tier.

Select Service Tier *

499-A Filing Only — $499

Classification + single annual filing

$499

499-A + 499-Q Annual — $799

Annual filing + 4 quarterly filings

$799

Full Compliance Annual — $1,499/yr

499-A + 499-Q + CPNI cert + RMD recert + compliance calendar

$1,499

I understand that Performance West Inc. provides compliance filing services only. Performance West is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. I acknowledge that I am responsible for the accuracy of the revenue and business data provided. *

FCC Form 499-A Filing

Business Classification

You may not need to file Form 499-A

Service Categories

Revenue Estimation

Your Classification

Company Information

Revenue Detail

Review & Submit

Stay ahead of compliance changes

How can we help?

Request received

FCC Form 499-A Filing

Business Classification

You may not need to file Form 499-A

Service Categories

Revenue Estimation

Your Classification

Company Information

Revenue Detail

Review & Submit

Stay ahead of compliance changes

Join our mailing list

How can we help?

Sign in for support

Request received