E-rate Commentary

by Scott Weston

Winding Down FY 2007 Commitments

In the most recent edition of the Schools and Libraries News Brief, the SLD announces that this week will have it's last "regular wave for FY 2007." The wave (numbered...

by Brian Stephens

Five Practical Tips For Requesting Web Hosting Services

Over the past couple of weeks, USAC has published new eligibility guidance for applicants and service providers who have requested E-rate discounts for web hosting services. We appreciate USAC's updated...

by Scott Weston

More Time for the E-rate Survey

The responses to the survey keep coming in, so we're going to extend the deadline to respond to our E-rate survey. Go to www.fundsforlearning.com/survey to take part in the survey!...

by John D. Harrington

How will you be audited for CIPA compliance next year? It’s anyone’s guess.

It's been six months since the "Broadband Data Improvement Act" (part of which includes the "Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act") was signed into law, but the FCC has...

by Alexandra Fugairon

‘Auditcations’-Why Are E-rate Audits Taking So Long?

We've all dreamt of the European-style, month-long vacation. In these tough economic times, people have invented the staycation. When the FCC takes as long as four weeks on site for...

by Alexandra Fugairon

Where’s the Fraud?

Three elderly ladies in a 1984 Wendy's commercial had America asking "Where's the Beef?" Today, those of us in the E-rate world are wondering if the FCC's new slogan should...

by Scott Weston

February 22, 2009

Rapid Fire PIA!

Many of the schools that we work with are reporting that they are receiving PIA requests for information today. So far, the requests have focused on NSLP data/site verification. Also,...

by Scott Weston

February 10, 2009

How’s Your Stress Level?

With just a little more than a day remaining until the close of the FY 2009 Form 471 Filing Window, stress levels of E-rate applicants seem to be on the...