E-rate News

States Want Amortization Req’s Removed

SECA supports permanent end to old rule requiring multi-year payout for large WAN costs.

E-rate Bill Addresses “Homework Gap”

Bill aims to close "Homework gap" by making Wi-Fi on school buses eligible for E-rate reimbursement

Simplifying the C2 Budget System

FCC urged to amend the Category Two budget system beginning in funding year 2020.

Special Construction Regulatory Challenges

Organizations provide recommendations to FCC on special construction regulatory challenges

FY2019 Funding Cap Announced

FCC announces E-rate Inflation-based funding cap for FY2019, a 2.2% inflation-adjusted increase

Fiber Overbuild Concerns Raised

O'Rielly outlines concerns over Universal Service dollars being used to overbuild fiber networks

Senators Seek Contractor Transition Plan

Senators expresses concerns about success of E-rate as a result of USAC transition to new vendor

February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

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