E-rate News

December 5, 2022

USAC Files Universal Service Quarterly Contribution Base

On December 2, 2022, the Universal Service Administrative Company filed the quarterly projected revenue base for first quarter 2023 contributions. The total 1Q2023 revenue base is $8,749,749,511 based on revenue...

December 1, 2022

November Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On November 30, 2022, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding several requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by USAC. The...

November 23, 2022

FFL Discusses Cybersecurity Pilot Proposal

On November 22, 2022, Funds For Learning met with the Wireline Competition Bureau, to discuss the proposed pilot program to strengthen school and library networks with additional E-rate support for...

November 23, 2022

Support for Network Security Solutions

On November 22, 2022, several E-rate service providers expressed support to calls by schools and libraries urging the FCC to ensure availability of E-rate supported connectivity services by allowing schools...

November 22, 2022

BEAR and SPI Changes Postponed

On November 21, 2022, USAC issued a special edition news brief announcing that the invoicing process changes to be implemented as part of their “E-rate System Consolidation” project would be...

November 22, 2022

Cybersecurity Pilot Proposal Presented to FCC Chair’s Office

On November 21, 2022, Funds For Learning met with representatives of the Office of Chairwoman Rosenworcel to discuss a pilot program to strengthen school and library networks with additional support...

November 17, 2022

Cybersecurity Pilot Program Proposed

On November 15, 2022, Funds For Learning submitted a straightforward proposal for a pilot cybersecurity E-rate program. The basic request is that the Federal Communications Commission would: Provide funding for...

November 17, 2022

ECF Commitments Pass $6B Mark

On November 16, 2022, the USAC issued almost $84 million in Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) commitments, bringing the total program funding commitments to $6.05 billion. Over the course of three...