Telecom Industry Compliance & Regulatory Services
Launch or Run a Telecom Business in the U.S.?
We help VoIP providers, UCaaS platforms, CLECs, ISPs, MVNOs and telecom resellers navigate the complex FCC and USAC regulatory landscape so you can stay compliant, avoid penalties, and focus on growth.
All services are tailored to your specific business or individual needs
Why It Matters
Why Telecom Compliance Is Different From General Business Compliance
Telecommunications companies in the United States face a regulatory environment that most CPA firms have never encountered. Unlike standard business tax compliance, telecom compliance involves a layered framework of federal and state obligations that change quarterly, and missing a single deadline can trigger automatic penalties, FCC enforcement action, or loss of operating authority.
At ZIA CPA Associates, telecom compliance is not a side service. It is our core specialization. We work with carriers, VoIP providers, UCaaS platforms, CLECs, ISPs, MVNOs and telecom resellers to ensure they remain current with every filing obligation under the FCC, USAC and applicable state commissions.
What We Handle For You
- ✓FCC registration, FRN setup and 499 Filer ID
- ✓Form 499-A annual and Form 499-Q quarterly filings
- ✓USF contribution calculation, management and payment
- ✓E911 registration, disclosures and state 911 fees
- ✓STIR/SHAKEN, STI-PA certification and RMD filing
- ✓Annual CPNI certification and privacy compliance
- ✓OCN/SPID registration and carrier database listing
- ✓State PUC registrations across all 50 states
- ✓i-Connect and interconnection agreement compliance
- ✓TRS Fund contributions and iTRS registrations
- ✓NANP/number pooling and NANPA reporting
- ✓State telecom tax, gross receipts and 911 surcharges
Who We Serve
Built for Telecom Operators Like You
From first-time VoIP entrants to multi-state carriers, our CPA-led team delivers hands-on compliance support tailored to your business model, not generic accounting advice.
The Journey
Three phases from launch to full multi-state compliance. Scroll to explore each stage.
Getting Registered
FCC FRN registration, 499 Filer ID, USAC setup, initial 499-A filing, DC agent, OCN/SPID registration
Ongoing Federal Compliance
Form 499-A/Q, USF contributions, CPNI certifications, STIR/SHAKEN, TRS, NANP, annual FCC fees
State-Level Compliance
PUC registrations, state USF filings, E911 by state, gross receipts taxes, i-Connect, PUC renewals
Core Expertise
End-to-end FCC, USAC and state compliance services. Click a category to explore our key service areas.
FCC & FRN Registration
End-to-end FCC registration and FRN setup for telecom operators
FCC Form 499-A & 499-Q Filings
Annual and quarterly USF filings, revenue classification, and de minimis assessment
OCN & SPID Registration
Obtain OCN and SPID for industry recognition and carrier interconnection
E911 / 911 Registration & Compliance
E911 registration, customer disclosure documentation, state-level 911 surcharge management
State PUC Registration
Public Utility Commission registration in all states where you provide service
i-Connect / Interconnection Filing
Interconnection agreement filing and compliance for carriers required
NANP / Number Pooling Compliance
North American Numbering Plan compliance, number pooling panel
Deep Dive Explorer
Comprehensive planning and regulatory consulting without the guesswork. Hover to pause auto-rotation.
FCC Form 499-A and 499-Q Filing Services
Every telecommunications carrier and interconnected VoIP provider must file FCC Form 499-A annually and Form 499-Q quarterly. These filings report revenue to USAC, which calculates your USF contribution obligations. Missing or incorrect filings trigger automatic USAC estimates, monthly penalties, and in serious cases, FCC Red Light status, blocking access to new licenses. We handle revenue classification, de minimis assessment, USAC E-File submission, officer certification and revision filings.
Every telecommunications carrier and interconnected VoIP provider must file FCC Form 499-A annually and Form 499-Q quarterly. These filings report revenue to USAC, which calculates your USF contribution obligations. Missing or incorrect filings trigger automatic USAC estimates, monthly penalties, and in serious cases, FCC Red Light status, blocking access to new licenses. We handle revenue classification, de minimis assessment, USAC E-File submission, officer certification and revision filings.
Schedule free reviewNot Sure If Your Telecom Business Is Fully Compliant?
Most telecom companies have at least one compliance gap, whether a missed quarterly filing, a state PUC registration that slipped through, or a USF contribution calculated incorrectly. A free 30-minute review tells you exactly where you stand.