E-rate News

December 20, 2011

Congress Exempts E-rate Program from Anti-Deficiency Act

On December 16, 2011, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012, an act which consolidates remaining appropriations bills into a combined piece of legislation in order to keep the...

December 13, 2011

Funds For Learning Website Updates

One of my responsibilities as vice-president of FFL is to help users of our web site have the best possible experience. It is our goal that everyone have access to...

December 8, 2011

FCC Clarifies Form 470 Description Rules

On December 7, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission released an Order which codifies that a competitive bidding violation occurs when applicants reference a "specific manufacturer's name, brand, product or service"...

December 1, 2011

FCC Upholds USAC Decision in Fraud Case

On November 28, 2011, the FCC upheld USAC's decision to rescind millions of dollars from a service provider involved in E-rate transactions which were found to violate competitive bidding regulations.

November 28, 2011

FCC Updates Form 479 and 498 Instructions

On November 25, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission announced that the instructions to FCC Forms 479 and 498 have been updated to include a new certification from the Protecting Children...

November 22, 2011

USAC Announces FY2012 Filing Window Dates

On November 22, 2011, USAC officially announced the opening and closing dates of the E-rate Funding Year 2012 Form 471 filing window. The filing window will open at noon EDT...

November 9, 2011

FCC Releases Gift Rule Appeal

On November 4, 2011, the FCC granted appeals filed by Trillion Partners, Inc and 3 applicants who were denied funding as a result of gift-giving activity. In its appeal decision,...

November 2, 2011

FCC Approves $4.1 Million Cost Savings Plan

On October 27, 2011, the FCC approved USAC's recommendation to create greater efficiencies and implement mechanisms to control costs, saving the Universal Service Fund approximately $4.1 million. In addition, the...