E-rate News

FCC Seeks Comment on FY2013 Eligible Services List

On July 5, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for FY2013. Comments to the FCC's proposed changes will be due on August 6, and reply...

First FY2012 Funding Wave to be Released on July 10

The SLD has announced that the first funding wave of Funding Year 2012 will be release on July 10, 2012. With this wave, the SLD will be committing $646 million...

USAC Approving FY 2011 Priority 2 Requests at 89%

The FCC has approved USAC's April 23rd recommendation to begin issuing funding commitments for FY 2011 Priority Two applications at the 89% discount level. The first funding wave reflecting this...

FCC Announces Staff Changes, Seeks Comment on SETDA VPN Petition

Over the last several weeks, the FCC has announced several major staff changes that could impact the E-rate program. In addition, the Commission is seeking public comment on a petition...

FCC Releases Appeal Decisions

On June 12, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released four appeal decisions based on requests filed for Funding Years 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2005.

FCC Releases OIG Semi-Annual Report

On March 31, 2012, the FCC Office of Inspector General (OIG) released their semi-annual report to Congress, which covers activity from October 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. Much of...

USAC Opens Registration for Applicant Trainings

USAC has opened registration for this year's applicant training sessions. Agendas for the sessions will be released later this summer.

FCC Waives Form 471 Deadline for 56 Applicants

On May 22, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission granted 56 appeals for applicants who missed the Form 471 filing deadline. The decision is tied to requests in Funding Year 2005,...