E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

Deadline looms for one-third of new 471s

About 12,000 funding applications still need to be submitted for FY2020

by John Harrington

Securing Connections to Students

Congress Should Provide $5.25 Billion to E-rate for Home Internet Devices and Cybersecurity

by John Harrington

Pace of Requests Slows as Focus Shifts

School and library closings impact count of applications, calling into question April 29 deadline

by John Harrington

March 25 Form 471 Deadline Draws Near

Applications tracking with prior years, but recent surge of C2 bid requests could cause challenges.

by Brian Stephens

FCC Settles SPIN Change Appeals

Commission provides more guidance regarding "legitimate reasons" for vendor changes

by John Harrington

February 28, 2020

Final Phase of Application Prep Begins

After robust RFP season, applicants turn their sights towards submission of funding requests

by John Harrington

February 21, 2020

Wi-Fi Procurement Setting New Records

1,714 Category Two bid request forms posted last week, the most ever in a single week

by John Harrington

January 31, 2020

Speed of USAC Appeal Decisions Improves

Faster processing by USAC, combined with the need for fewer appeals, foreshadows improvement.