E-rate News

FCC Proposes Permanent C2 Budgets

New rule making would keep Category 2 system; seeks comment on potential improvements

New BEAR Notification Letters Issued

USAC has reissued BEAR notification letters to all applicants who filed the Form 472 since Jan. 1

Stakeholders Respond to Fiber Public Notice

Stakeholders comment on the Texas Carriers Petition that seeks fiber overbuilding regulations

by Peter Kaplan

Deadline Extended for Master Cap Proposal

Comment period for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on creating a budget cap is extended.

June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

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

Broadband Coverage Improvement Proposal

SHLB Coalition discusses idea of simplifying application process for obtaining funding from USF

Petitioners Seek Overbuilding Regulations

Carriers urge FCC to prohibit use of E-rate funds for special construction where networks already exist.

Comment Deadline Set for USF Budget Cap

The Federal Register publishes the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on creating a budget cap