Jurisdictional cost studies are an essential part of the regulated telecom environment. Included among the most important elements are: application of the FCC’s Part 36/69 rules; development of separated costs and revenue requirements by jurisdiction; review of the Part 32 rules to ensure compliance and settlement maximization; output options, including the printing of single or multiple jurisdictions; USF analysis and quarterly updates; traffic factor development; lead-lag studies; and, review of cost allocation rules for compliance and settlement maximization.

JSI also offers expert preparation and review of other cost separations tools, such as competitive cost studies, and development of wholesale discount rates; economic cost studies, including TSLRIC, TELRIC, LRIC, and FLEC; development of unbundled network element (UNE) prices; and pro forma studies, which include cost recovery analysis, revenue impact of proposed projects, and assistance in the budgeting process.

Given today’s increased regulatory scrutiny, the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date cost allocation manuals has never been more critical. JSI can help with all aspects of your CAM, including development of a fully documented, FCC-compliant manual; cost apportionment principles; USF analysis and quarterly updates; overview of non-regulated activities; and development of cost apportionment tables, affiliate transaction compliance, and time-reporting procedures.

JSI also offers expert assistance in access tariff rate development and filing, both interstate with the FCC and intrastate with your state PUC. In addition, JSI assists with annual and quarterly USF filings with NECA, as well as NECA pooling administration. Finally, JSI has a long history managing and overseeing average schedule settlements, including line-haul settlement review, verification of accurate data inputs, and cost vs. average schedule analysis.

For more information, contact Steve Meltzer (smeltzer@jsitel.com) or Brian Sullivan (bsullivan@jsitel.com) at 301-459-7590.