FCC form 477 is explained to Don Witt of The Channel Daily News from Telecom Reseller by Hal Stringer, a consultant to Technologies Management, Inc. (TMI) and to the TMI clients. Form 477 has been around since the turn of the century. While basic information was requested at the beginning, over the years, more and more information has been requested as it relates to the census tracts. It is getting very tedious and time consuming. As with your taxes, it may be easier to have a Form 477 consultant work on the reporting. Listen in on the discussion to find out: Requirements Penalties Demographics Now that you have gathered and supplied the data to the FCC, you can also utilize the data to find out about your customer base. It will help carriers: Sales and Network planning Customer loss reporting Trouble areas Hot Spots Where is band width needed Etc. The goal of TMI is to protect and increase the value of regulated businesses by offering comprehensive information tools, effective compliance strategies and sound business advice. At Technologies Management, Inc., their greatest asset is their talented, experienced team of professionals. TMI’s premier regulatory consulting services and compliance reporting systems are implemented and supported by exceptional people. They are always interested in locating the best individuals with the skills and energy to help them grow, create optimum solutions, and thrive in the continuously evolving regulatory environment of the telecom and energy resale industries. You can find out more at: http://www.tminc.com/