E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

August 18, 2017

Voice Expenses Rise. FCC Can Help. Will It?

Sufficient funds exist to restore support for voice services; and applicants really need the help.

by John Harrington

August 11, 2017

E-rate Understates Need for Voice & C2

Real demand is hidden by phase down of voice services and difficulties applying for C2 support

by John Harrington

Frustrated Applicants Look for Help

Improving administration of E-rate should be priority of 5-Member FCC

by John Harrington

Pace of Payments and Decisions Improves

USAC pays out record funds and improves pace of funding decisions compared to dismal 2016

by Peter Kaplan

USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Highlights

SLD working on issuing pending commitments & enhancing EPC for better user experience

by Peter Kaplan

FY2016 Hits $1B Disbursement Milestone

USAC has authorized FY2016 payments totaling more than $1 billion

by John Harrington

E-rate Funds Committed 4X Faster in Q2

USAC committed $666M in second quarter of calendar year 2017 compared to $149M in 2016

by John Harrington

FY2017 Decision Pace Ahead of FY2016

Funds committed faster and earlier than last year; still lower than FY2014 and 2015