FCC Telecommunications Regulatory Compliance Annual Checklist
This FCC telecommunications regulatory compliance checklist ensures adherence to FCC 47 CFR Part 64 (CPNI), Part 54 (Universal Service Fund), Part 63 (Network Outage Reporting), and applicable wireless service rules under Parts 22, 24, and 27. Designed for telecom carrier compliance managers and regulatory attorneys.
- Industry: Telecommunications & IT
- Frequency: Annually
- Estimated Time: 60-90 minutes
- Role: Regulatory Compliance Manager / General Counsel
- Total Items: 12
- Compliance: FCC 47 CFR Part 64 Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI), FCC 47 CFR Part 54 Universal Service Fund, FCC 47 CFR Part 63 Network Change Disclosure and Outage Reporting, FCC 47 CFR Parts 22/24/27 Wireless Service Rules, FCC 47 CFR Part 1 EEO General Rules
CPNI (47 CFR Part 64) Compliance
Customer Proprietary Network Information safeguards and annual certification.
- CPNI annual compliance certification filed with FCC (due March 1)?
- Annual CPNI training provided to all customer-facing employees?
- CPNI breach notification procedures documented and tested?
- Customer opt-out mechanism for CPNI sharing functioning and tested?
Universal Service Fund (47 CFR Part 54)
USF contribution factor compliance and exemptions.
- USF contribution factor applied correctly to all interstate revenues?
- FCC Form 499-A (Annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet) filed on time?
- FCC Form 499-Q (Quarterly) filings current and accurate?
- Lifeline program compliance verified if offering Lifeline service?
Network Outage Reporting and 911
Part 63 outage reporting and 911 service obligations.
- Network outage reporting process per 47 CFR Part 63 documented?
- No qualifying outages occurred without timely FCC notification?
- E911/NG911 Phase II location accuracy compliance maintained?
- FCC Compliance Notes and Open Items
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Why Use This FCC Telecommunications Regulatory Compliance Annual Checklist?
This fcc telecommunications regulatory compliance annual checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for regulatory compliance manager / general counsel professionals, this checklist covers 12 critical inspection points across 3 sections. Recommended frequency: annually.
Ensures compliance with FCC 47 CFR Part 64 Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI), FCC 47 CFR Part 54 Universal Service Fund, FCC 47 CFR Part 63 Network Change Disclosure and Outage Reporting, FCC 47 CFR Parts 22/24/27 Wireless Service Rules, FCC 47 CFR Part 1 EEO General Rules. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCC Telecommunications Regulatory Compliance Annual Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 12 inspection items across 3 sections: CPNI (47 CFR Part 64) Compliance, Universal Service Fund (47 CFR Part 54), Network Outage Reporting and 911. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed annually. Each completion takes approximately 60-90 minutes.
Who should use this FCC Telecommunications Regulatory Compliance Annual Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Regulatory Compliance Manager / General Counsel professionals in the telecommunications & it industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.