E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

October 25, 2019

Extension Avail for Oct 28 Payment Deadline

$113 million in funds with Oct 28 payment deadline. Applicants can ask for more time.

by John Harrington

October 18, 2019

Yes, Competition Lowers Broadband Prices

The E-rate bidding process is bringing better prices for broadband. Now is the time for bidding.

by John Harrington

October 9, 2019

Your E-rate Briefing: Category Two Reform

This primer provides basic answers & video tutorial to help you understand potential C2 changes.

by John Harrington

October 4, 2019

Raising Min. C2 Budget Lowers Shortfall

Increasing floor to $25K would reduce 29% of E-rate C2 deficit, helping 19,615 sites.

by John Harrington

September 27, 2019

Consolidated Budgets Could Really Help

42% of E-rate shortfall would be served by new system, yet increased budget factors still needed.

by John Harrington

September 20, 2019

Broadband Needs Swift C2 Rulemaking

Slow C2 regulatory process could bottleneck or even kill projects. FCC urged to act fast.

by John Harrington

September 13, 2019

$37M per Year for Security a Small Price

3.5% of E-rate C2 project costs are for ineligible functions that applicants need.

by John Harrington

September 7, 2019

C2 Reform Could Bring $100M+ Per Year

Consolidated budgets and $25K floors would reduce the current $184 million annual C2 shortfall.