E-rate News

Funding Year 2009 Commitments Surpass $2.8 Billion

Funding Year 2009 Wave 084 was released on April 20, 2011, committing nearly $2 million on 136 approved requests. USAC has approved over $2.8 billion for Funding Year 2009.

FCC Grants Two Appeals

The FCC recently waived their rules for two applicants who failed to file the Forms 471 by the filing window deadline. This decision is consistent with the Commission's Academy of...

Funding Year 2006 – Decision Wave 61M

The SLD approved seven request in Funding Year 2006 Decision Wave 61M. Here are the details of the wave.

FY2005 – Appeal Decisions Report A98

Nine FRNs were affected by Funding Year 2005 Appeal Wave A98. Here is a quick recap of FY2005 Appeal Wave 98.

FY2002 – Appeal Decisions Report A66

Funding Year 2002, Appeal Wave A66 was released the week of April 18, 2011. Fifteen FRNs for internal connections were affected by FY2002 Funding Appeal Wave A66.

FY2007 – Appeal Decisions Report A43

Funding Year 2007 Appeal Wave A43 was released during the week of April 18, 2011. This appeal wave resulted in funding decisions for six FRNs.

SLD Releases Funding Year 2011 Demand Estimate

The SLD announced today that the 2011 demand estimate is $4.31 billion based on 44,139 Form 471s received or postmarked before March 24. The total demand increased by approximately $394...

FCC Provides Additional Time to Correct Clerical Mistakes

On April 14, the FCC released an Order that will provide additional time for applicants to correct certain clerical and ministerial mistakes on their Form 471. Applicants will now have...