How to Complete Item 8 on the FCC Form 486

Beginning with FY2015, technology plans are not required for Category One or Category Two services. You do still need to comply with state technology plan requirements.

When you are ready to file your FY2015 FCC Form 486, complete Block 4, Item 8 of the form as follows:

  • If you are filing online using the expert version (the Create Form 486 button), check the box next to Item 8, choose "Other" from the drop down menu, and enter "NONE" in the resulting text box.
  • If you are filing online using the interview version (the Form 486 Interview button), check the box next to Item 8 and click on "I agree," then choose "Other" from the drop down menu and click "Go," then type "NONE" in the resulting text box.
  • If you are filing on paper, check the box next to Item 8 and write "NONE" in the space below the Item 8 certification.


When to File the FCC Form 486

The deadline to file the form is 120 days from the date of the Funding Commitment Decision Letter or 120 days after services start (which is probably July 1), whichever is later.

You cannot file the form until you receive the Funding Commitment Decision Letter.

Each Funding Request Number (FRN) from your Form 471(s) is treated separately and you will need to indicate the start of services for each one. You may either file a Form 486 for each FRN as you receive funding commitments, or list several FRNs on a single Form 486. Be aware that the Form 486 for each FRN has a distinct deadline as indicated above.

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