E-rate News

September 22, 2023

Almost $41 Million in ECF Support Committed

On September 21, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission announced the commitment of more than $40.8 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. The funding...

September 22, 2023

Fall 2023 Virtual E-rate Trainings Announced

On September 21, 2023, USAC announced Fall 2023 E-rate trainings for applicants and service providers. The USAC trainings will be virtual, and registration is required. Sessions are for E-rate program...

September 15, 2023

Invoicing to Move to EPC in November

On September 14, 2023, USAC distributed a Special Edition News Brief announcing that E-rate invoicing forms – including the FCC Form 472 (BEAR), FCC Form 474 (SPI) and FCC Form...

September 15, 2023

Proposed Fourth Quarter 2023 Universal Service Contribution Factor

On September 13, 2023, the FCC released the proposed contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2023, which will be 34.5 percent. The contribution factor requires telecommunications companies to pay...

September 12, 2023

FY2024 Draft Eligible Services List Released

On September 12, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Public Notice seeking comment on its proposed Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year 2024. The draft FY2024 ESL proposes...

September 8, 2023

Anna Gomez Confirmed to FCC

On September 7, 2023, the United States Senate voted 55-43 to confirm the nomination of Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission. The confirmation of Gomez fills all five Commissioner...

September 8, 2023

In-Person E-rate Training Scheduled for October 13

On September 7, 2023, USAC announced that an in-person E-rate training session will be held at the Federal Communications Commission headquarters in Washington, DC on Friday, October 13, 2023. The...

September 8, 2023

Almost $7 Million in ECF Support Committed

On September 6, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission announced the commitment of almost $7 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. The funding commitments...