E-rate News

SLD Discussses 2004 Performance Goals for Application Review

The prime contractor for the Schools and Libraries Division’s application review processes July 19 outlined the goals it hopes to meet for the coming year.

E-rate Officials See Some Impact of Increased Auditing Oversight

The E-rate program’s administrators noted that new concerns about waste, fraud and abuse and increased auditing activities appear to be having an impact on their operations.

SLD Approves First Internal Connections Requests for 2004

The Schools and Libraries Division announced July 16 that on July 20 it will begin issuing funding commitments for 2004 internal connections at the 90 percent level.

FCC Seeks Comments on Disbarment Waiver Request

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comments on a request by NEC Business Network Solutions Inc. (BNS) to waive the FCC’s E-rate disbarment rules.

SLD Board Authorizes 2004 Internal Connections Commitments at 90 Percent

The Schools and Libraries Committee of the Universal Service Administrative Company July 12 authorized the SLD to begin approving E-rate funding commitments for the 2004 funding year for applicants eligible...

SLD Commits Another $13.9 Million for 2003

The Schools and Libraries Division announced on July 9 that it will send out 77 commitment letters next week, authorizing over $13.9 million for funding year 2003.

SLD Ready for Manufacturers Data Submission

The Schools and Libraries Division is now accepting data submissions for its Pilot Eligible Products Database. The SLD suggests that manufacturers already enrolled in the pilot program submit their data...

SLD Authorizes $19.2 Million in Priority One Funding for 2004

The Schools and Libraries Division announced that today it will release 310 E-rate funding commitment letters, totaling $19.2 million, for the 2004 funding year.