E-rate Analysis

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.

by John Harrington

August 30, 2019

Summer Comes Late For 500+ Applications

As USAC pushes to get funding decisions to schools & libraries, some applications are deferred.

by Peter Kaplan

August 23, 2019

Application Review Deadline Approaching

Sept 1 goal for USAC processing "workable" Form 471s draws near; 44% of requested funds pending.

by Brian Stephens

August 16, 2019

85% of School Sites Received C2 Discounts

In FY2015-2019, 85% of school sites received C2 discounts; 33% of schools used their full budget