FCC Carrier / ISP Registration
Register your telecom carrier or ISP with the FCC and state agencies — CORES, FRN, Form 499, state PUC, and industry databases
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 VoIP carriers, broadband ISPs, CLECs, and other telecom providers. We register you with the FCC's CORES system, obtain your FCC Registration Number (FRN), file your initial Form 499, handle state PUC/PSC registrations, and set up your NECA and industry database entries. We also manage ongoing compliance requirements including annual certifications, RMD filings, and CPNI obligations.
Risk if non-compliant
Operating without proper registration can result in FCC enforcement action, state regulatory penalties, and inability to obtain numbering resources or interconnection agreements.
Potential penalties
- ⚠ FCC enforcement actions and fines
- ⚠ State regulatory penalties
- ⚠ Denial of numbering resources
- ⚠ Loss of interconnection agreements
- ⚠ Ineligibility for USF support
What we deliver
- ✓ Register with FCC CORES and obtain FRN
- ✓ File FCC Form 477 broadband data collection
- ✓ Complete state PUC/PSC registrations
- ✓ Register with NECA and industry databases
- ✓ Obtain required numbering resources
- ✓ Handle annual certification renewals
Frequently asked questions
What registrations do I need as a VoIP provider?
VoIP providers typically need FCC registration (FRN), state registrations, NECA membership, and various database entries. We assess your specific requirements.
Do I need to register in every state I serve?
Generally yes. Most states require telecommunications providers to register with their public utility commission, even for VoIP-only services.
How long do registrations take?
Federal registrations are typically processed within 1-2 weeks. State registrations vary from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the state.
Do you handle renewals?
Yes, we track all renewal dates and handle annual certifications and updates for all your registrations.
Ready to get started?
Answer a few questions about your business and we'll build your custom registration package. From $1,299.
Or call us: 1-888-411-0383