| Presubscribed Interexchange Carrier Charge (PICC), is a fee that local phone companies charge long distance carriers for each business telephone line connected to their network. | All telecommunications carriers are required to contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund (also known as USF) which provides communications services to schools, rural health care facilities, and certain other entities. LSS applies to interstate and international billing and monthly recurring and non-recurring charges. The Federal Universal Service Fee is assessed on interstate and international calls only. |
