E-rate News

November 4, 2015

FCC Releases October E-rate Appeal Decisions

On October 30, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 21 appeals and waivers, while denying 8 appeals. Successful...

October 30, 2015

New Form 471 Submitted to OMB for Approval

On October 30, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission submitted a summary of the data to be collected on the FCC Form 471 to the Office of Management and Budget for...

October 23, 2015

USAC Schools and Libraries Board Meeting Agenda

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee holds quarterly meetings to provide policy guidance to the SLD on a variety of E-rate topics. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for October...

October 2, 2015

2015 Applicant Training Materials Available

USAC has published the training presentations which will be used in their 2015 applicant training sessions across the country.

October 1, 2015

USAC Vice President Updates E-rate Stakeholders

In a letter sen to the E-rate community on September 29, 2015, Schools and Libraries Division Vice President Mel Blackwell provided updates on the pace of funding commitments for Funding...

October 1, 2015

FCC Releases September E-rate Appeal Decisions

On September 30, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 32 appeals and waivers, while denying 16 appeals.

October 1, 2015

USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report

On September 30, 2015, USAC submitted their Semi-Annual Audit Report to the Federal Communications Commission. As required by the FCC's Fifth Report and Order, USAC must submit a semi-annual report...

September 11, 2015

Funding Year 2016 Eligible Services List Finalized

On September 11, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission released the final Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2016, and authorized USAC to open the FY2016 Form 471 filing window no...