E-rate News

FCC Grants Form 471 Deadline Waivers

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

USAC Extends BPO RFP Deadline

SLD revises their Business Process Outsourcing services RFP due date from May 25 to June 15.

District Seeks Punitive Damages

Orange County files legal action against service provider alleging violation of E-rate program rules.

Call Center Transition Update

USAC expects to fully transition to new vendor by May 31; anticipated reduced cost approx. 60%

UETN Waiver Request Granted

FCC grants waiver on service implementation deadline for special construction project.

Annual Duplication & Cost Savings Report

GAO issues a report aimed at finding opportunities to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Third Quarter 2018 USAC Cost Projections

USAC releases their Quarterly Report with projections for the third quarter of 2018.

FCC Addresses Bidding Rules Concerns

Commission directs SLD not to deny applications which may have been inconsistent with its guidance