E-rate News

FCC Authorizes USAC to Rollover $900 Million for FY 2010

The Federal Communications Commission has authorized $900 million in unused funds from to be rolled into the 2010 Funding Year.

FCC Seeks Comment on Form 470 and Form 471 Revisions

The FCC is seeking comment on possible revisions to the Form 470 and Form 471 to help streamline the process and to update the forms based on current rules and...

USAC Seeks Final Priority 2 Threshold for FY09, Start for FY10

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee met today and are recommending to the FCC that the final FY2009 priority two discount threshold be set at 78%. They are also seeking...

FCC Seeks Comment on E-rate Regulatory Changes

The Federal Communications Commission recently released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) containing significant proposed changes to the regulatory structure of the E-rate program. Proposals seeking comment include eliminating the...

FY2010 – Funding Wave 004

USAC issued the fourth wave of FY2010, committing over $37 million to 808 applicants. In total, since the first FY10 wave was issued, USAC has approved $567.12 million in E-rate...

FCC OIG: E-rate Program

The FCC Office of Inspector General (OIG) released their semi-annual report to Congress outlining activities from October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. During this time, the OIG continues to...

FY2010 – Third Funding Wave

USAC issued the third wave of FY2010, committing over $33 million to 609 applicants.

FCC Releases Draft FY2011 Eligible Services List

The Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2011. The draft list includes numerous proposed changes, including the removal of several "infrequently requested" services as...