E-rate News

November 20, 2008

FCC Approves 2009 Eligible Services list, Authorizes 471 Window Opening

The FCC today released the Funding Year 2009 Eligible Services List for the E-rate program. This document provides a guide for E-rate stakeholders about the types of products and services...

November 16, 2008

USAC Responds to FCC Universal Service Notice of Inquiry

On September 12th, the FCC released a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) that sought comments from stakeholders on ways to improve the "management, administration, and oversight of the Universal Service Fund". ...

November 13, 2008

FCC Seeks Nominations for USAC Board Members

The FCC is now seeking nominations for USAC Board Members whose terms are set to expire on December 31, 2008. The following positions will become available.

November 4, 2008

SLD to Deny FY 2008 Priority Two at 80% Discount Rate

The SLD announced on the monthly E-rate vendor conference call that the FCC has now given them authority to deny FY 2008 priority two applications at the 80% discount rate...

November 4, 2008

USAC Releases Administrative Procedures Manual

USAC has submitted to the FCC detailed information about the procedures in place to administer the E-rate program. In the FCC's Fifth Schools and Libraries Report and Order, USAC was...

November 2, 2008

USAC Reports $900 Million Available for Future Use

In its quarterly report to the Federal Communications Commission, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has reported that approximately $900 million is currently available in unused funds from funding years...

November 2, 2008

Dozens of Applicants Win FCC Appeal Decisions

The FCC has released 28 E-rate appeal decisions in favor of dozens of E-rate stakeholders. The appeals covered issues dating back as far as the second program year and as...

October 26, 2008

USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Recommends Lowering FY2008 Priority Two Discount Threshold

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Board today recommended to the FCC today at their quarterly meeting that the priority two discount threshold move from 90% to 88%.