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E-rate Analysis

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by John Harrington
October 27, 2017

Count of 470s Higher Than Recent Years

Uptick in RFP activity could foreshadow higher demand for E-rate in FY2018.
Applicant Application Process Form 470 Forms FY2018
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by John Harrington
October 20, 2017

E-rate Provides $55 Per Year Per Student

FFL analysis estimates annual impact of E-rate at $55 per student nationwide.
Funding Availability Funding Commitments Funds For Learning FY 2016 FY 2017 Trends
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by John Harrington
October 13, 2017

FY2016 Invoices Due Soon

With paperwork due at end of October, FY2016 payments trend slightly downward.
Applicant Trends
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by John Harrington
October 6, 2017

Voices Silent on Phase-Out

Adequate funds exist to provide E-rate support for all eligible services, including voice.
FY 2011 FY 2017 Voice Phase Down
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by John Harrington
September 29, 2017

Pai Can Build on Past Progress

FCC's requests for comments on Category 2 funding opens door for additional improvements.
Applicant FCC
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by Funds For Learning
September 22, 2017

Wi-Fi Discounts Delivered to 42,000+ Sites

Analysis by Alliance for Excellent Education and FFL shows E-rate modernization delivering C2 funds.
Alliance for Excellent Education Funds For Learning Trends Wi-Fi
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by John Harrington
September 15, 2017

Form 470s on Fastest Pace in 4 Years

Applicant requests for proposals are up 40% over last September.
Applicant Form 470 FY 2018
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by Peter Kaplan
September 6, 2017

FY17 Commitments Hits $1Billion Milestone

The SLD reached $1 billion commitment milestone for FY2017, as of September 2.
Funding Commitments FY 2017
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