E-rate News

$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...

SLD Releases Major FY 2007 Wave

The SLD has released Wave 46 for Funding Year 2007 which includes a significant amount of decisions in the Priority Two service categories of Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance. In...

Funding Year 2007 P2 Threshold Set at 81%

USAC will begin issuing Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections funding commitments at the 81% discount rate for Funding Year 2007. The 81% discount rate will mark the...

$15.8 Million in Funding Committed

This week, the Schools and Libraries Division has issued the 45th Funding Decision Wave for Funding Year 2007. This wave includes $15.8 million in commitments for nine applicants. In all,...

USAC Commits Additional $2.9 Million for FY 2007

The Universal Service Administrative Company this week issued $2.9 Million in E-rate funding commitments for Funding Year 2007. This marks the 44th funding wave of the funding year and brings...