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E-rate Analysis

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by John Harrington
March 10, 2018

Public Schools Biggest Consumer of E-rate

In 2017, public schools directly submitted 78% of the total demand for E-rate funds.
Funding Commitments FY 2017 Trends
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by John Harrington
March 2, 2018

471s Both Leading and Lagging Last Year

As of March 1, applicants are ahead of last year's pace, but earlier deadline may lead to trouble.
Applicant Forms 471 FY 2009 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018
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by John Harrington
February 23, 2018

Count of FY18 E-rate RFPs Shows Progress

After several years in decline, the number of applicants posting RFPs appears to be leveling off.
Applicant FY 2018 RFP
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by John Harrington
February 16, 2018

Budgets Lead to One-Quarter of C2 Denials

25% of USAC C2 denials stem from requirement applicants reduce project costs.
Category Two Comments Funding Commitments Funds For Learning Trends
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by John Harrington
February 9, 2018

Multiyear Contracts Impact Count of 470s

More FY2018 RFPs are being posted, but expect fewer due to multiyear contracts.
Broadband Form 470 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 Trends
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by John Harrington
February 2, 2018

Big Jump in E-rate Return of Funds

In 2017, FFL estimates that 282 applicants were asked to repay a total of $60.9 million.
Applicant COMAD FY 2017 USAC
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by John Harrington
January 26, 2018

FY2018: Fewer Requests, Higher Amounts

Form 471 applications running slightly behind last year but per applicant average has increased.
FY 2017 FY 2018 Trends
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by Brian Stephens
January 12, 2018

FY2018 Forms 470 Outpace 2017

E-rate procurement for Funding Year 2018 is off to a strong start compared to FY2017. 
Applicant Form 470 Trends
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