On December 1, 2025, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by USAC.
The FCC resolves requests that are consistent with its precedent by issuing a “streamlined” list of decisions and classifying the matters based on the issue involved and the FCC rule in question.
E-rate Program:
Appeals involving the following issues were granted:
- Competitive Bidding – Entity Not Listed on FCC Form 470/RFP
- Granting on Reconsideration – Application Filed Late Due to Circumstances Beyond Their Control
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
- Late-Filed Invoice or Invoice Deadline Extension
- Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
Emergency Connectivity Fund Program:
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- Untimely-Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
The November appeal decisions can be viewed here.
The original filings can be located using the FCC’s online electronic filing system, available here: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/
The deadline for filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the November decisions is 30 days from the release of the Public Notice.