E-rate Commentary

A Truly American E-rate

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty,...

by Verlyne Jolley

Christmas in July

It's the start of a new E-rate funding year, and I have Christmas in July on my mind. More specifically, I am thinking of the holiday story favorite, A Christmas...

by Verlyne Jolley

The E-rate Life of Pie

I like pie. As I have gone through life, I haven't met very many people who don't like pie in one form or another. There may have been debates on...

by Joan Manning

When is the Demand Estimate Not Truly the Demand Estimate?

Each year after the Form 471 filing window closes, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) sends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) a "demand estimate" for the year. The document has...

Funds For Learning Files Ex Parte Notice to FCC

On June 17, 2013, Funds For Learning filed an ex parte notice with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) detailing a meeting with FCC staff to discuss the Funds For Learning...

by John Harrington

E-rate Myths

I have discovered that it is difficult to debate solutions without first understanding the problem. Case in point: there is a lot of discussion right now about what changes should...

by John D. Harrington

Answering the President’s Call

President Obama yesterday called for the build-out of high-speed digital connections, "ensuring that 99 percent of American students can benefit" from advances in teaching and learning in the digital age.

by Linda Bruner

Let’s Meet the Challenge

Rep. Anna Eshoo, ranking member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel wrote an opinion piece for Politico that...