E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

February 13, 2015

FY 2015 Filing Window Analysis – Feb 13th Update

In this ongoing analysis series we will examine the FY 2015 E-rate funding applications throughout the filing window, and see what effect E-rate modernization efforts have on applicant funding requests...

by John Harrington

February 6, 2015

Applicants Seek Wi-Fi at Record Pace

With three weeks remaining before the deadline for posting this year's Form 470s, schools and libraries are on pace to submit a record number of competitive bid requests for on-campus...

February 5, 2015

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – February 2015

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts a monthly webinar providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the February 4th, 2015 service provider webinar include...

by John Harrington

January 30, 2015

FY 2015 Filing Window Analysis

In this ongoing analysis series we will examine the FY 2015 E-rate funding applications throughout the filing window, and see what effect E-rate modernization efforts have on applicant funding requests...

by Peter Kaplan

January 28, 2015

USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: January 26, 2015

On January 26, the USAC Schools & Libraries Committee held their quarterly board meeting. The Board discussed the following issues...

by John Harrington

January 16, 2015

Reform Impacts Bidding, Form 470s Reflect Change

When the FCC began to modernize the E-rate program last year, one of its main goals was to focus the program exclusively on broadband Internet connectivity. This was accomplished, in...

by Peter Kaplan

January 8, 2015

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – January 2015

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly webinars, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the January 7th, 2015 service provider webinar include...

by Justin A. Volker

January 5, 2015

E-rate 2.0: Rural vs. Urban – Determining Your Status – Second Update

On December 19 the FCC issued a Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, which changed the mechanism by which a school or library applicant will determine eligibility for...