E-rate News

November 3, 2021

Cost Projections for 1st Quarter 2022

On November 2, 2021, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their Quarterly Report with projections for the first quarter of 2022. USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget...

November 1, 2021

SLD Publishes October Board Meeting Details

USAC released documentation from the October Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting. Each quarter the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee meets to discuss important E-rate issues and provide guidance and support...

November 1, 2021

USAC Resumes News Brief Postings

On October 22, 2021, USAC announced that their News Brief will move to monthly publication schedule from their regular weekly postings. Prior to the announcement, USAC had taken a brief...

October 29, 2021

E-rate Trends Shows Need for Network Security Funding

11th Annual ‘E-rate Trends Report’ from Funds For Learning Highlights E-rate Dependability, Indicates Need for Network Security Improvements Results from annual survey of E-rate applicants reveal program’s consistency as a...

October 29, 2021

October Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On October 29, 2021, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by...

October 28, 2021

USAC Releases Administrative Procedures

On October 28, 2021, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) submitted its administrative procedures to the Federal Communications Commission. The report is released annually to comply with the FCC’s 5th...

October 27, 2021

Fall 2021 E-rate Trainings Announced

On October 27, 2021, USAC announced in their news brief that it will offer a series of online sessions for Schools and Libraries E-rate Program participants, including Tribal applicants for...

October 26, 2021

Rosenworcel Named FCC Chair

On October 26, 2021, President Biden nominated Jessica Rosenworcel to a full term as FCC Commissioner and designated her as the FCC Chair. She is the first woman to serve...