E-rate News

February 9, 2017

FCC Chair Addresses Digital Divide

Chairman Pai further addresses digital divide and concerns of a recent order on reconsideration

February 9, 2017

Senator Concerned E-rate Report Rescinded

Senator Nelson outlines concerns with FCC Chairman's action to retract E-rate progress report

February 8, 2017

Chairman Pai Pledges Greater Transparency

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announces another process reform measure, greater transparency

February 7, 2017

Betsy DeVos to Lead Education Department

Betsy DeVos confirmed as the next Secretary of¬†U.S. Department of Education

February 6, 2017

FCC Rescinds Report on E-rate Progress

Recent Modernization Progress Report is withdrawn in administrative move common for new leadership

February 6, 2017

O’Rielly to Lead Federal-State Joint Board

FCC Chairman Pai appoints FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly to lead USF joint board

February 3, 2017

2017 Form 471 Window Open Feb 27-May 11

USAC sets dates for funding requests. EPC profile updates due Feb 26 and Form 470s due Apr 13.

February 2, 2017

$800M Available for Possible FY17 Rollover

USAC projects a total of $800 million is currently available to carry-forward from prior funding years