E-rate Analysis

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

by John Harrington

August 10, 2019

C2 Data Provides Clues for New Budgets

Analysis of prior data yields new factors. Floor = $30K; Per student = $256; Per sq ft = $2.99 or $5.97

by John Harrington

Applicants Rely on E-rate for Vital Support

94% of schools and libraries count on E-rate funding to meet their organization's connectivity goals

by John Harrington

Competition Lowers Broadband Prices

More vendor bids and option for self-provisioned networks bring faster networks, better prices.

by Peter Kaplan

One Last Thing to Do Before Vacation

There are 388 funding requests pending, totaling $51.6 million, that have summer deferrals status

by John Harrington

FY19 Commitments Approach $1 Billion

USAC picks up the pace of decisions, but another $1.9 billion still pending.

by John Harrington

FY2019 Funding Commitments Trail FY2018

After strong start, 9,760 applicants waiting for funds as pace of USAC decisions declines

by John Harrington

Old Funds Become Surprise New Liability

USAC resurrects old invoices after document retention period, asking applicants for $ millions