E-rate News

USAC Issues Quarterly Report; Reports $600 Million Available for Future Use

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) reported to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that approximately $600 million is now available from FY 2002-2004 for future use. Based on the FCC's...

Over $350 Million Committed in First 2008 Wave

The Schools and Libraries Division has provided details of the first funding wave for FY 2008. The wave, which commits $352,633,067.07, includes funding decisions for requests made by 7,251 applicants....

USAC Announces First FY 2008 Funding Wave

During the Quarterly Schools and Libraries Committee meeting held at USAC headquarters on April 28, Mel Blackwell announced that the first wave for Funding Year 2008 was authorized for release on...

Co-owners of DeltaNet Plead Guilty to Defrauding the E-rate Program

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Jay Soled and Benjamin Rowner plead guilty to defrauding the E-rate program.

$16 Million Committed for FY 2007 in Latest Wave

This week, the Schools and Libraries released a funding wave for Funding Year 2007 which included $16 million in commitments for schools and libraries in 18 states. The wave also...

Funds For Learning Issues Statement Regarding SAIC Contract with USAC

On April 3, 2008, Funds For Learning issued the following statement to USAC regarding its contract with SAIC. The message was sent to the SLD’s ombudsman Robert Spiller.

Bill Introduced to Expand E-rate Eligible Services

Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL) recently introduced legislation which would enable schools to purchase enhanced emergency notification services using E-rate funds.

GAO to Survey E-rate Applicants

The Schools and Libraries Division is reporting that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will be conducting a survey of 700 E-rate applicants to "...obtain information on their experiences with and...