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E-rate Commentary

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by John Harrington
September 15, 2017

Form 470 Requirements Need Clarity

Empowering applicants is key to maintaining E-rate program's rich history of fair and open competition.
Applicant Form 470 FY 2018 USAC
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by John Harrington
September 8, 2017

Proposal for E-rate Hurricane Help

Recommended waivers & special exemptions could provide timely support for impacted communities
Applicant FCC Service Provider USAC
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by John Harrington
August 31, 2017

Help for Harvey Impacted Schools

Our hearts and prayers to all affected by Hurricane Harvey and hoping for E-rate regulatory relief.
FCC FCC Chairman Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Katrina
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by John Harrington
August 25, 2017

Form 470 Changes Are Coming

New requirements may lead to fewer tech options and more funding denials.
Eligible Services EPC Form470 FY 2018
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by Peter Kaplan
August 18, 2017

End of Summer E-rate Reminders

Applicants, here are few E-rate reminders that should not be overlooked
Applicant FY 2018
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by Brian Stephens
July 21, 2017

Special Construction Gets Special Attention

Delays & denials indicate nothing ordinary about USAC's review of special construction projects
Applicant Funding Commitments Trends USAC
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by Funds For Learning
July 1, 2017

Start of The Funding Year

Happy New E-rate Year! FY2017 starts & a glance at the FY2018 planning process items to keep in mind
Applicant Funding Availability Trends
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by John Harrington
June 30, 2017

USAC Seeks Millions in Old, Disputed Funds

Hundreds of applicants surprised when told to return money because of old findings
COMAD USAC
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