E-rate News

August 13, 2019

Update Required to E-rate Payment Form

All applicants and service providers are required to update their FCC Forms 498 with new information.

Board Meeting Details Published by SLD

USAC releases a briefing book detailing recently concluded SLD Quarterly Board Meeting

Cost Projections for 4th Quarter 2019

USAC projects $1B available to carry forward for future funding years in their quarterly report.

2019 Service Provider Training

Training materials for USAC Service Provider training sessions are now available to download.

FY2020 Draft Eligible Services List Released

MIBS, BMIC, and caching removed for some applicants unless further action is taken by the FCC.

July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

FCC rules on appeal decisions related to requests for review, waiver, and petitions for reconsideration.

Address Homework Gap, GAO recommends

GAO recommends reducing restrictions on off-premises access to address the homework gap

Industry Groups Oppose USF Master Cap

Stakeholders argue that the "master cap" proposed rules would create enormous regulatory hurdles