E-rate News

February 29, 2012

FCC Releases Eligibility Appeal Decisions

On February 24, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released two appeal decisions related to product and service eligibility. In total, 25 appeals were denied and nine were granted. The decisions...

February 24, 2012

FCC Releases Appeal Decisions

On February 22, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released three appeal decisions, affecting 57 applicants. The appeals were grouped by topic, and addressed competitive bidding violations and payment of non-discounted...

February 21, 2012

Reminder: Last Date To File FY2012 Form 470

Applicants are reminded that today is the last day that a Funding Year 2012 Form 470 may be posted while still allowing the required 28 day competitive bidding period prior...

February 20, 2012

E-rate Regulators Testify Before Congress

On February 16, 2012, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and FCC Inspector General David Hunt testified at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing titled "The Budget and Spending of the Federal Communications...

February 16, 2012

FCC Extends Deadlines for “Learning-On-The-Go” Applicants

On February 15, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released an Order directing the USAC to extend procedural deadlines for any "Learning-On-The-Go" applicant who had not started their projects as of...

February 15, 2012

FCC and Department of Justice Investigate E-rate Fraud

In early February, the Federal Communications Commission and United States Department of Justice have issued criminal sentences and debarments in separate cases involving E-rate fraud.

February 10, 2012

FCC Releases Universal Service Digital Literacy NPRM

On February 6, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released a Report & Order reforming and modernizing the Lifeline and Link Up Universal Service Fund (USF) programs. In the same Order,...

February 7, 2012

FY2012 Form 470 Deadline Approaching

Applicants and service providers are reminded that an important procurement deadline is rapidly approaching for Funding Year 2012. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 will be the last day that a Form...