SERVICES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & REGULATORY CONSULTANTS
Founded in 2002, GSA has successfully enabled its clientele to enter and grow in the ever-changing environment of telecommunications and information services within the US and abroad. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a more detailed explanation of our services. On behalf of GSA, thank you for your interest.
OUR SERVICES (please click the title below to see details of these services)
GSA can prepare and file all your monthly, quarterly, and annual state and federal reporting requirements. Our staff stands ready to assist you in maintaining your compliance.
USAC/USF Reporting
Federal & State Compliance Reports
GSA offers multi-state tax filings by jurisdiction and pre and post-invoicing tax rating services.
At the Federal level, GSA prepares petitions and support documentation and regularly communicates with the FCC. As a part of this process, GSA reviews and advises on all business plans, resumes, correspondence and financial information submitted in conjunction with your petition. This ensures that relevant documentation is made available from day one with all extensions of time on the PUC’s docket minimized. GSA will also draft tariffs as needed. We are also experienced at corporate ownership changes that must be reported to state and federal authorities.
47 USC 214 AUTHORITY: : IXC facilities based & reseller
47 USC 312 Authority: Satellite Earth Stations
47 USC 34 AUTHORITY: FCC Submarine Cable NPRM
At the State level, GSA prepares petitions and tariffs in accord with all state statutes, as enacted in each state, and coordinates with the State PUC to supply any supplemental documentation that may be necessary. As a part of this process, GSA reviews and advises on all business plans, resumes, correspondence and financial information submitted in conjunction with your petition. This ensures that relevant documentation is made available from day one with all extensions of time on the PUC’s docket minimized. GSA will also draft tariffs as needed. We are also experienced at corporate ownership changes that must be reported to state and federal authorities.
Tariffs
Applications
Petitions
Registered Agent Services
As mandated by the 96-128 the FCC since 2004 requires completing carriers to complete an annual independent Payphone Compensation systems audit before processing compensation to PSP’s. This is mandatory, and the minimum FCC fine is $100,000. GSA has been instrumental in setting the standard of this type of compliance audit.
As mandated by FCC 96-128
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GSA Consultants review and evaluate all available public licenses and the regulatory history of your company and identifies any gaps. This is also valuable for potential acquisition candidates to determine the potential liabilities if purchased. GSA will also offer a plan for remediation of any gaps that are discovered. We are experienced in filing for all types of firms and product offerings.
Review/Evaluate all public licenses and compliance history and identify any gaps.
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GSA has firsthand experience with USAC audits. We will conduct an audit of your USF forms and supporting data, in a similar manner that USAC would conduct. The result of this audit will illuminate any gaps in your process and data. GSA stands behind this audit and will appear and assist in any USF defense should the need arise.
USAC type audit of forms and supporting data
Certain states, such as Nebraska, require telecommunications companies that have intrastate traffic to complete an audit that will certify that all calculations of USF and processes associated with the collection of data used to calculate USF are accurate and complete. At the Federal level, similar to the state audit, GSA will certify that all calculations of USF and process associated with the collection of data used to calculate USF are complete and accurate.
Nebraska
Federal
GSA will assist in resolving billing disputes that arise during normal course of business. Our expertise will be instrumental in collecting past due funds.
CABS Disputes and Collections
Invoice Disputes
For Clients beginning new telecommunications services, or existing companies seeking to structure services and telecommunications taxes or accounting, GSA Consultants review and coordinate with accounting and legal firms to maximize the efficiency of the Client’s corporate structure. GSA maintains registered agents within all 50 States. Clients seeking to secure their markets based upon protecting trade name, trade dress and services or Prepaid Calling Cards, GSA can secure federal and individual state trademarks based upon the Client’s strategy and budget. GSA maintains relations with various patent and trademark attorneys for infringement claims or defense.
For new or existing companies and services, GSA will review and coordinate with accounting and legal firms to maximize the efficiency of the corporate structure.
GSA Consultants advise and prepare defense of Complaints, and Compliance before State PUC / PSC and FCC and USAC disputes.
FCC Surcharges
USF
Payphone
PICC

