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January 3, 2019

E-rate Funding Continues Despite Shutdown

Competitive bidding, applications, payments and other day-to-day USAC activities continue
FCC Government Shutdown USAC
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January 2, 2019

FCC’s Government Shutdown Guidance

FCC releases Public Notice on impact of Federal Government partial shutdown on its operations
FCC Public Notice
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December 31, 2018

FCC Releases December Appeal Decisions

FCC rules on appeal decisions related to requests for review, waiver, and petitions for reconsideration.
Appeals Applicant FCC
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December 26, 2018

O’Rielly Shares Reform Proposals

Commissioner O'Rielly shares ideas FCC can adopt to be more efficient, accountable, and transparent.
FCC FCC Commissioner O’Rielly
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December 24, 2018

FCC Grants Waiver of Red Light Rule

FCC grants limited, one-time waiver for Metropolitan Nashville's FY16 applications totaling $3.6M
Appeals Applicant FCC USAC
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December 24, 2018

FCC Reaffirms USAC’s Funding Decision

FCC denies an Appeal & upholds COMADs issued by USAC based on competitive bidding violations.
Applicant Application Process FCC USAC
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December 21, 2018

FY2019 Filing Window is Jan 16 to Mar 27

USAC announces 70-day window for Form 471 funding requests. EPC profiles due by January 15.
Applicant Filing Window Program Rules USAC
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December 21, 2018

E-rate Insulated from Gov’t Shutdown

USAC will continue processing applications even if federal employees are furloughed.
Congress USAC
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