E-rate Analysis

January 31, 2014

E-rate Modernization Update

Over the past week, E-rate reform has been a major topic of conversation at the FCC, the White House, and on Capitol Hill. On January 24, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler...

January 28, 2014

USAC Schools & Libraries Committee Meeting Notes

On January 27, 2014 the USAC Schools & Libraries Committee held their Quarterly Board Meeting. The Committee discussed the following issues...

January 24, 2014

Pace of 2014 Form 470s Shows Decline

A Funds For Learning¬Æ analysis shows that the pace of FY2014 Form 470 submissions is similar to prior funding years. As of January 24, there have been 23,182 Form 470s...

January 17, 2014

5 Factors That Drive Decision Times

There are dozens of factors that impact the speed of an E-rate funding decision, such as the date the application is submitted, or the availability and responsiveness of staff to...

January 10, 2014

Decision Times Vary by Priority, Applicant and Amount

An analysis of E-rate funding data reveals the average wait time for funding decisions. Decision times vary based upon numerous factors; however, in an analysis of USAC funding decisions from...

January 10, 2014

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – January 2014

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

December 12, 2013

FY2013 Rural School Applicants

In FY2013, Funds For Learning¬Æ estimates that there were 8,169 rural school district E-rate applicants. These applicants have an enrollment of 11.77 million students at 33,693 school sites.

December 6, 2013

Comparing P1 vs. P2 Requirements and Results

An analysis of FY2012 funding commitment decision data and regulations illustrates the stark difference in both the requirements and outcomes associated with Priority One and Priority Two funding requests.