E-rate News

October 31, 2005

SLD Provides Katrina Guidance

The SLD provided further details today how Katrina affected schools and libraries should apply for those special E-rate dollars. Applicants affected by Hurricane Katrina are eligible to participate in a...

October 26, 2005

SLD Continues to Release Weekly 2004 and 2005 Funding Waves

On Ocober 26 the SLD sent out nearly 300 letters to applicants and another 300 to service providers notifying them the status of their 2005 funding requests. The SLD committed...

October 23, 2005

USAC Schools and Libraries Board Concerned about Timely Form 471 Window

On October 24 the USAC Schools and Libraries Board held their quarterly board meeting. Board members are concerned that the FCC has not yet approved the draft eligible services list...

October 19, 2005

SLD Commits Another $10.7 Million in 2005

On October 19 the SLD sent 357 applicants and 330 service providers’ letters notifying them the status of their 2005 E-rate applications. The SLD committed $10.7 million with $2 million...

October 18, 2005

USAC Responds to FCC’s Rulemaking

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) responded for the first time to an FCC rulemaking. USAC's 291 page detailed comments provide an insight into their perspective on a variety of...

October 17, 2005

Congressional Report Highlights Ways to Reform E-rate

The House Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations concluded their two year investigation of waste, fraud and abuse within the E-rate program.

October 16, 2005

Funding Year 2002, 2003 and 2004 Waves Released

Last week the SLD sent 2002 funding letters to three applicants committing $2 million. The SLD committed $2.235,007,390 in 2002 and close to $24 million is still pending.

October 16, 2005

FCC Provides Details on Hurricane Katrina Order

On October 14 the FCC released an Order detailing how schools and libraries affected by Hurricane Katrina can use Universal Discounts to help rebuild and restore their telecommunications networks. Funds...