E-rate News

FCC Grants Further Katrina Extension

For those schools and libraries directly affected by Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Communications Commission has extended the 2006 filing window until September 30, 2006 and also waived the two-in-five rule...

FCC Shows Flexibility: Schools Win FCC Appeals

The Federal Communications Commission recently released several appeal decisions in which E-rate applicants were either granted their appeal or given a special waiver. These appeals show that based on the...

February 23, 2006

SLD Releases Wave 35 in Funding Year 2005

The SLD committed $16.9 million this week for the 2005 Funding Year which brings the total committed amount to $1.32 billion with $1.51 billion pending.

February 19, 2006

SLD Commits $26 Million More in 2005

This week the SLD notified 333 applicants and close to 400 service providers about the status of their 2005 applications in wave 34. The SLD committed $26 million with $9.4...

February 19, 2006

USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Looking For New Board Member.

On February 15, 2006, the FCC announced that Dr. Douglas Christensen submitted his resignation to the USAC Board effective January 26, 2006. USAC is now seeking nominations for a “school...

February 12, 2006

SLD To Notify Form 471 Status to Applicants and Service Providers with Pending 2004 Applications

The SLD will soon be sending out letters explaining their delay in processing to the remaining applicants and service providers who are still waiting approval of their 2004 applications. There...

February 9, 2006

Premio Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the E-rate Program

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced that Premio Inc, a California-based company, has agreed to pay $1.7 million in criminal fines and restitution relating to charges of collusion and...

February 6, 2006

FCC Seeks $20 Million More for Universal Service Oversight

The President's Fiscal Year 2007 budget was released today in which the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is requesting more resources for Universal Service Fund program oversight. Specifically, the FCC is...