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November 18, 2009

SLD Makes Online Items 21 Available to Service Providers

The SLD has announced that Service Providers can now access Items 21 submitted online for funding requests associated with their SPIN(s). Service Providers who have access to USAC's E-File portal...
FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 Item 21 Service Provider Service Providers
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November 9, 2009

FCC Releases Revised Form 498

The FCC released a revised Form 498 this week which replaces the 2006 version.  However, they are not at this time mandating that all E-rate service providers fill out a...
FCC Form 498 Forms Service Provider
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November 5, 2009

FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed New CIPA Requirement

In October 2008, Congress passed a bill that updated the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and mandates that schools will have to teach online safety to students in order to...
Applicant Application Process Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Congress FCC Form 486 Forms FY 2010 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and Comments
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November 3, 2009

FCC Seeks Comment on Potential Changes to E-rate Program

As part of the FCC's move to develop a national broadband plan, the Commission is seeking comments from stakeholders and the public about how broadband plays a role in education...
Applicant Discount Rates Eligible Services FCC Internal Connections Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and Comments Public Notice USF Funding Levels Who Qualifies
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November 2, 2009

Approximately $350 Million Available for 2010 Rollover

In its quarterly report to the Federal Communications Commission, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) reported that approximately $350 million in unused funds from previous Funding Years could be used...
Application Process FCC Funding Commitments FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 Report and Order Reports Rollover Funding USAC USF Funding Levels
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October 25, 2009

USAC Proposes Filing Window Dates for FY 2010

The USAC Board is recommending specific dates for the establishment of the Form 471 Filing Window for Funding Year 2010. The Board will request authorization to accept Forms 471 between...
Applicant Application Process Dates and Deadlines Eligible Services Eligible Services List (ESL) FCC Filing Window Forms FY 2010 USAC
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October 25, 2009

USAC Recommends Funding FY 2009 Priority Two Applications at 80%

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee will request authorization to fund FY 2009 E-rate funding year priority two requests at 80%. This decision comes during their Quarterly Board Meeting which...
Discount Rates Funding Availability FY 2009 Priority Two USAC
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October 20, 2009

FCC Seeks Comments on E-rate Orders

In two separate items released today, the FCC is seeking comments on two specific appeal decision orders issued in recent months. The Orders at issue are the Lazo Order and...
Appeals Audits DOJ and Legal FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and Comments Service Provider USAC
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