E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

October 10, 2014

Calculating the Cost of Student Connectivity

As part of the E-rate Modernization Order, the FCC has set the Category Two budget for schools at the pre-discount amount of $150 per-student, over a five year period...

by Peter Kaplan

October 10, 2014

SLD Commits $2 Billion in FY 2014

On October 8th, 2014 the USAC Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) committed $51.6 million for FY 2014 bringing the total committed amount to $2.01 billion...

October 2, 2014

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – October 2014

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly webinars, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the October 1st, 2014 service provider webinar include...

by Justin A. Volker

September 26, 2014

E-rate 2.0: Rural vs. Urban – Determining Your Status Under the New Rules

For better or worse, E-rate reform is underway. Regardless of your stance on the updates announced so far, one change in particular has been causing a lot of confusion among...

by Verlyne Jolley

September 19, 2014

Further E-rate Reform Comments Filed

As part of the 7th Report and Order, the FCC asked for further comments which were due September 15th, 2014. The FCC specifically requested comments around the following issues...

by Micah Rigdon

September 12, 2014

Historical USAC Funding Decision Trends

As part of the 7th Report and Order, the FCC has directed USAC to begin reporting on the monthly count of Billed Entities which have received a funding decision, as...

September 11, 2014

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – September 2014

Historically, the SLD has hosted monthly conference calls (now webinars), providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the September 10, 2014 service provider webinar...

by Ta'Chelle Jones

September 3, 2014

Balancing the E-rate Budget

One of the more sweeping recent changes to the E-rate program is the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding dedicated to network equipment, maintenance and services...