E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

December 11, 2020

Strong Start to E-rate RFP Season

The count of Form 470s submitted by applicants for the Funding Year 2021 application cycle is running ahead of last year. As of December 10, 2020, 6,241 FY2021 Forms 470...

by John Harrington

November 20, 2020

91% of FY20 Requests Processed by Nov 15

1-in-10 applications still pending review. Pace slightly lower than recent years.

by John Harrington

November 13, 2020

E-rate Delivering More (Faster) Connections

The E-rate program is supporting a record 108,411 high speed data lines this school year, an increase of 37% over the past five years: In addition to providing discounts...

by John Harrington

October 23, 2020

Applicants Request $126M in 2nd Window

Schools nationwide request discounts on more than $165M due to COVID-19

by John Harrington

October 16, 2020

E-rate Payments OnTrack Despite Pandemic

USAC has kept funds flowing at the same pace as prior years during first nine months of CY2020

by John Harrington

October 9, 2020

$14.5M in COVID-19 Relief Requested

Approximately 613 applicants request funding for on-campus connectivity upgrades

by John Harrington

October 2, 2020

$5.7M in COVID-19 Relief Requested

Approximately 300 applicants request funding for on-campus connectivity upgrades

by John Harrington

August 28, 2020

54% of FY2020 Funds Committed

As USAC approaches Sept. 1 deadline, another $60 million awarded. 46% of requests still pending.