E-rate Commentary

by John Harrington

February 26, 2016

Announcing E-rate Manager v16.1

We're preparing to release version 16.1 of E-rate Manager¬Æ. First launched in 2004, our award winning web site provides you with everything you need to manage your E-rate funding commitments....

by John Harrington

February 12, 2016

Share your EPC Feedback

388 applications have been submitted so far during USAC's "soft launch" of its EPC Form 471 application tool. USAC has been diligently gathering feedback from early filers, actively reaching out...

by John Harrington

February 8, 2016

The Telecomm Act Post

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Telecomm Act, the measure that created the E-rate program. This act helps deliver high speed Internet access to more than 51.9 million students...

by John Harrington

February 5, 2016

Three Facts about the Filing Window

The FY2016 E-rate filing window is officially open. As I approach what is likely to be a challenging season, I find it useful to reflect upon these three facts: Supports...

by John Harrington

January 29, 2016

Timing Your Application

USAC has announced that E-rate funding applications can be submitted starting February 3. It is good to see the filing window open in February and‚Ä¶ I recommend that most applicants...

by Verlyne Jolley

January 21, 2016

Tips for EPC, Filing 470s

Last week we listed 5 things that every applicant should be doing now to get ready for the 2016 Filing Window. For the next couple of weeks, we will look...

by Verlyne Jolley

January 15, 2016

5 Steps to Prepare for the 2016 Filing Window

It is the middle of January and we are waiting for the precise dates of the 2016 Filing Window to be announced. Does this mean applicants should sit back and...

by Nick Shipley

December 16, 2015

A Long Time Ago On A Site Visit Far, Far Away

Let me be the 1,209,487th person to remind you that Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens opens this week. If you haven't heard about it, please share your secret...