E-rate Analysis

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – June 2015

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program.

by Stephen Sharp

Got Duplicative Services?

"Duplicative services" has been a hot topic for many applicants this year. We have already seen numerous Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) requests requiring an explanation and justification for having multiple...

by Brian Stephens

FY2015: Better Late Than Never

"Me? A procrastinator? I'll prove you wrong someday - just wait and see." In keeping with trends in prior years, a substantial number of applicants filed their Funding Year 2015...

FCC Agenda for E-rate Fiber Workshop

On May 8, 2015, the FCC released the agenda for a workshop that will "...provide schools, libraries, providers, and state and local policy makers with information and tools for planning...

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – May 2015

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the May 6, 2015 service provider...

Hot Topics: Advance Installation of Internal Connections

In the FCC's Seventh Report and Order, E-rate rules were changed to allow applicants the ability to begin installation of non-recurring Category 2 products in the summer months while students...

by Peter Kaplan

Temporary SPIN for New E-rate Service Providers

Each year new service providers enter into the K-12 E-rate market and bid on projects which may receive E-rate discounts. In order for service providers to participate in the E-rate...

by Micah Rigdon

Voice in the New E-rate

Voice services were subject to a 20 percentage point reduction in discounts this year, and in Funding Year 2016 the reduction will proceed to 40 percentage points below the broadband...