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SEP 30, 2026 · GOVERNANCE

USAC Is Working. We Asked the FCC to Make It Faster and Fairer.

Funds For Learning filed comments today in WC Docket No. 26-173, the FCC’s review of how the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) runs the Universal Service Fund. Our message was that USAC is doing good work for schools and libraries and that the FCC should build on it. Most of our recommendations deal with how […]

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SEP 30, 2026 USAC Is Working. We Asked the FCC to Make It Faster and Fairer. Governance SEP 29, 2026 E-rate Bidding Portal Rules Are Now Official. Here Is What That Means for You. Policy & FCC SEP 29, 2026 Raising the Standard: Inside the E-MPA Conference Governance SEP 29, 2026 USAC Wraps Up 2026 In-Person Training with Important WAN Guidance Compliance SEP 29, 2026 6 EPC Profile Checks to Make During the Administrative Window Funding windows SEP 22, 2026 The Compliance Trap Hiding in Your Emails: Cardinal Changes Explained Compliance SEP 22, 2026 Heads Up: E-rate’s Administrative Window Opens October 21 Funding windows SEP 22, 2026 The Form 486 Is Going Away in FY2028. Here’s What Changes, and What Consortium Leads Should Plan For Now. Policy & FCC SEP 22, 2026 A Rare Waiver Granted in E-rate Competitive Bidding Case Compliance SEP 22, 2026 What USAC Discussed at Its First In-Person Training of the Year PIA & reviews SEP 15, 2026 The Universal Service Fee Is Set to Rise October 1. Your E-rate Funding Is Not Affected. Policy & FCC SEP 15, 2026 September 30 Is Coming: Two Steps Between You and Your FY2025 Category Two Funding Funding windows SEP 14, 2026 FY2026 Funding Waves Continue Steady Progress Funding windows SEP 14, 2026 Seven Debarred from E-rate: The Fraud Cases Are Now Closed Compliance SEP 14, 2026 The Compliance Trap Hiding in Your Emails: Cardinal Changes Explained Compliance SEP 8, 2026 Procure in FY2027, Breathe Easier in FY2028 Funding windows SEP 8, 2026 Most Cybersecurity Pilot Money Is Committed. Most of It Has Not Been Paid Out Yet. Cybersecurity SEP 8, 2026 E-rate, Emergency Connectivity, and Cybersecurity: A District’s Decade of Federal Funding Cybersecurity SEP 3, 2026 Nearly Half of FY2026 E-rate Dollars Are Still Waiting on a Decision Funding windows SEP 2, 2026 Three Lessons from This Month’s FCC Appeal Decisions (Before You File Your Next Form 470 or 471) PIA & reviews SEP 2, 2026 USAC Moves to SAM.gov Banking September 8. Check Your Form 498 This Week. Policy & FCC SEP 1, 2026 Want to Weigh In on USAC’s Oversight Review? Comments Are Due September 30. PIA & reviews SEP 1, 2026 Keep Planning for FY2027. The Bidding Portal Isn’t Coming Until FY2028. Funding windows SEP 1, 2026 The Team Behind Your Funding Request Funding windows AUG 25, 2026 Nominations Open for Eight USAC Board Seats Governance AUG 25, 2026 Don’t Wait Until October: What to Check on Your FY2025 FRNs Now Funding windows AUG 25, 2026 FY2026 Reviews Aren’t Over Yet. 10 PIA Tips to Wrap Up Well. PIA & reviews AUG 25, 2026 Rooted in Relationship: What We Took Away from This Year’s C3 Conference Commentary AUG 19, 2026 The E-rate Review Comment Window Is Open: Comments Due October 13 PIA & reviews AUG 18, 2026 Need More Bandwidth Mid-Year? It Just Got Easier Compliance AUG 18, 2026 The Record is Clear: We Agree About MIBS PIA & reviews AUG 18, 2026 Filing Your FY2027 Form 470: What’s Changed and What to Get Right Funding windows AUG 12, 2026 Managed Internal Broadband Services: Who Actually Uses It Policy & FCC AUG 11, 2026 Her District Grew Up in the Middle of Cotton Fields. E-rate Kept It Connected. Commentary AUG 11, 2026 The FCDL Isn’t the Finish Line: Your Guide to Service Delivery Season Funding windows AUG 11, 2026 A Review of USAC Just Started. Here’s What Could Reach Your District or Library. PIA & reviews AUG 11, 2026 Good News If You Haven’t Finished Your SAM.gov Registration: You Have More Time Policy & FCC AUG 4, 2026 Missed Your Invoice Deadline? You May Still Have 120 Days Funding windows AUG 4, 2026 The FY2027 ESL Comments Are In: The Record Says Keep MIBS, and Keep It Simple Policy & FCC AUG 4, 2026 Start Your Category One Bidding Prep the First Week Back at School Funding windows AUG 4, 2026 Your Back-to-School E-rate Checklist: What to Sort Out Now PIA & reviews JUL 28, 2026 5 Ways the April 2026 Order Makes E-rate a Little Easier Policy & FCC JUL 28, 2026 A Look Inside a Category Two PIA Review: What Is Checked PIA & reviews JUL 28, 2026 What Your E-rate Funding Depends On, Explained: Enrollment, NSLP, and the Discount Matrix Commentary JUL 21, 2026 Five Ways to Keep Your Category Two Project on Track this Summer Funding windows JUL 21, 2026 Category Two Service Substitutions: What Qualifies, and How to Protect Your Funding Compliance JUL 21, 2026 How Your E-rate Reimbursements Are Paid Change in August. Here’s What to Do Policy & FCC JUL 21, 2026 Another Wide-Ranging Review Is on the Table. Your Deadlines and Filings Continue as Normal. PIA & reviews JUL 15, 2026 If We Pulled the Plug Tomorrow, What Would Students Lose? Policy & FCC JUL 14, 2026 Watch What’s Eligible: What USAC Removed from FY2025 Requests Funding windows JUL 14, 2026 Lots of E-rate News Lately. Here’s What’s Still the Same for FY2026. Funding windows JUL 14, 2026 Your FY2027 Form 470 Hasn’t Changed Much. Here’s How to Get a Head Start. Funding windows JUL 8, 2026 FY2026 E-rate Records: What to Keep, and for How Long Funding windows JUL 7, 2026 Fielding a PIA Question About a Tax or Fee? Start Here. PIA & reviews JUL 7, 2026 When Your Enrollment Number Changes, Your Funding Can Too. PIA & reviews JUL 7, 2026 What This Month’s E-rate Appeal Decisions Mean for Your Next Filing PIA & reviews JUL 1, 2026 Next Year’s Draft Eligible Services List Is Out, with a Few Services in Question Policy & FCC JUL 1, 2026 Preparing for FY2027: Don’t Let Bidding Season Catch You Off Guard. Funding windows JUL 1, 2026 Happy New Year! FY2026 Has Started. Here’s What to Do Now. Funding windows JUN 26, 2026 Full E-rate Review Text Has Been Released: Still Nothing You Need to File Today. PIA & reviews JUN 25, 2026 A Review of E-rate Is Launched: Your Filings and Deadlines Are Not Affected PIA & reviews JUN 23, 2026 A Connectivity Program, and Why the States Already Decide the Rest Policy & FCC JUN 23, 2026 Where FY2026 Funding Stands at Mid-Year Funding windows JUN 19, 2026 A Consistent Message Is Emerging in the E-rate NPRM Docket Policy & FCC JUN 18, 2026 E-rate Advocates File Ex Partes with FCC Commissioners Ahead of Vote Policy & FCC JUN 16, 2026 FY2025 Ends June 30. FY2026 Starts July 1. Here’s How to Keep Your Funding Flowing. Funding windows JUN 16, 2026 Check Your Labels: How the EPC ‘Attribute Sub-Type’ Can Trigger a Review PIA & reviews JUN 16, 2026 UEI: What It Is and What You Need to Do Now Funding windows JUN 16, 2026 Denied Funding Request? You May Have Options PIA & reviews JUN 10, 2026 The FCC Is Asking Big Questions About E-rate. Here’s How We Answer. Policy & FCC JUN 9, 2026 FY2026 Approvals Continue at Strong Pace. Is Yours In? Funding windows JUN 9, 2026 Your Project Changed After Approval. Here’s What You Can Do Next. Compliance JUN 9, 2026 FCC Seeks Input on Wide-Ranging E-Rate Review Covering Screen Time, Program Scope, and Oversight PIA & reviews JUN 3, 2026 FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues June 2026 Streamlined Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUN 2, 2026 The Correction Window You Might Not Know About: RAL Modifications During PIA Review PIA & reviews JUN 2, 2026 Understanding NSLP Counts in E-rate: What to Expect During PIA Review PIA & reviews JUN 2, 2026 BEAR vs. SPI: Which Invoicing Method Is Right for You? Funding windows MAY 26, 2026 A New Era of E-rate Bidding Starts in 2028. Here’s What It Means for You. Compliance MAY 26, 2026 From Fear to Fearless: My Journey to Graduation and Growth at Funds For Learning Commentary MAY 26, 2026 Why USAC Keeps Changing Your Internal Connections Categories — And What To Do About It PIA & reviews MAY 26, 2026 Your Application Looks Clean. Here’s What Could Still Cost You the Funding. PIA & reviews MAY 19, 2026 Funds For Learning Submits Comments on USAC Reform — Here’s What We Said, and What Others Are Saying PIA & reviews MAY 19, 2026 USAC Is Scrutinizing Contract Dates on FY2025 Funding Requests. Here’s What That Means for Yours. Funding windows MAY 19, 2026 What Trips Applicants Up at Invoicing, and How to Stay Ahead of It Funding windows MAY 19, 2026 Why Your CEP Base Year May Be Getting Changed in PIA PIA & reviews MAY 19, 2026 FCC Opens Investigation Into Potential E-Rate Misuse in Minnesota Policy & FCC MAY 13, 2026 Five Years of E-Rate Procurement: A Program That Works Funding windows MAY 13, 2026 Your Funding Year 2026 FCDL Just Landed. Here’s How to Read It in the Next 10 Minutes. Funding windows MAY 13, 2026 Funding Year 2026 Wave 2 Is Out. What To Do If You Weren’t Funded. Funding windows MAY 13, 2026 FCC Confirms Full Funding for Every Eligible FY2026 E-rate Request Policy & FCC MAY 6, 2026 PIA Reviewers Asked for Your Documentation. Do You Have It? PIA & reviews MAY 6, 2026 FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues May 2026 Streamlined Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews MAY 6, 2026 Beyond the Bidding Portal: The FCC’s April Order Also Made Life Easier in Several Important Ways Policy & FCC MAY 6, 2026 The 2026 E-rate Applicant Survey is Open. Your Experience Belongs in this Conversation. Policy & FCC MAY 4, 2026 Wave 1 Funds More Than 60% of FY2026 Applicants — $1 Billion Committed Funding windows APR 30, 2026 FCC Approves Bidding Portal for Funding Year 2028. Your Funding Year 2027 Filings Are Unchanged. Policy & FCC APR 29, 2026 Before Thursday’s Vote, the E-rate Community Speaks With One Voice on the Bidding Portal Policy & FCC APR 29, 2026 I Won the Golden Tape Dispenser. Here’s Why It Mattered More Than I Expected. Commentary APR 29, 2026 Three Reasons E-rate Applicants Keep Coming Back to Funds For Learning PIA & reviews APR 22, 2026 New SAM.gov Banking Requirements Starting Soon Policy & FCC APR 22, 2026 Highlights from CoSN 2026: Advocacy, Innovation, and Ed-Tech Leadership Commentary APR 22, 2026 Mark Your Calendar: USAC’s 2026 E-rate In-Person Trainings Compliance APR 15, 2026 FCC Opens Review of USAC Operations, Seeks Public Comment PIA & reviews APR 15, 2026 FY2026 E-rate Demand Signals Shift Toward Network Modernization Policy & FCC APR 13, 2026 FCC Signals Fundamental Shift in E-rate Procurement That Could Increase Burden and Reduce Competition Policy & FCC APR 9, 2026 Why Funds For Learning Supports CoSN — And Why It Matters for E-rate Applicants Governance APR 8, 2026 FCC Suspends Seven Individuals Following Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Schemes Compliance APR 8, 2026 FCC Form 500 Updated: What E-rate Applicants Need to Know Compliance APR 8, 2026 FCC Streamlined Universal Service Decisions (April 2026): Key Takeaways for Schools, Libraries, and Program Participants Policy & FCC APR 2, 2026 Record-Breaking E-rate Demand: Schools and Libraries Send a Clear Message in FY2026 Funding windows APR 2, 2026 FY2026 E-rate Funding Cap: $5.2 Billion Policy & FCC APR 2, 2026 E-rate FY2026 PIA Form 471 Procedures Approved PIA & reviews APR 1, 2026 What Comes Next: Translating K–12 Cybersecurity Demand Into Permanent E-rate Policy Cybersecurity MAR 31, 2026 FCC Debars Simon Goldbrener From E-rate and All Universal Service Programs Compliance MAR 31, 2026 USAC Begins Search for New Chief Executive Officer Governance MAR 25, 2026 Who Owns This? Commentary MAR 25, 2026 The Numbers Behind K–12 Cybersecurity: What E-rate Data Reveals About an Unfunded Gap Cybersecurity MAR 20, 2026 FCC Formally Bans Seven E-rate Fraudsters from USF Programs Compliance MAR 19, 2026 The Homework Gap Remains a Defining Challenge Analysis MAR 19, 2026 Define the Decision Commentary MAR 18, 2026 E-rate’s PIA: Ensuring Accountability and Accuracy PIA & reviews MAR 18, 2026 FCC Moves to Strengthen Program Integrity and Transparency PIA & reviews MAR 11, 2026 When Assumptions Collide Commentary MAR 11, 2026 Resiliency Is Becoming a Baseline Expectation for School Networks Commentary MAR 11, 2026 E-rate PIA Review: What to Expect and How to Prepare PIA & reviews MAR 5, 2026 Showcasing the Impact of E-rate Ahead of the SHLB Congressional Fly-In Policy & FCC MAR 5, 2026 Press the Button for the Next Person Commentary MAR 5, 2026 FCC Streamlined Universal Service Decisions (March 2026): Key Takeaways for Schools, Libraries, and Program Participants Policy & FCC FEB 25, 2026 Security Has Moved to the Core of Connectivity Cybersecurity FEB 25, 2026 Stop Solving the Wrong Problem Commentary FEB 25, 2026 USAC Announces Interim SPIN Option for FY2026 Form 471 Funding windows FEB 19, 2026 Category Two in 2026: Wi-Fi Refresh Is No Longer Optional Policy & FCC FEB 19, 2026 Agreement Is Not Commitment Funding windows FEB 19, 2026 FCC Approves E-rate Relief Following Invoicing Mistakes Policy & FCC FEB 11, 2026 Category One in 2026: What Patterns Reveal About Bandwidth Planning Funding windows FEB 11, 2026 Leaders Set the Pace — Whether They Mean To or Not Commentary FEB 10, 2026 FCC Streamlined E-rate Decisions (Feb 2026): What Schools & Libraries Should Know Policy & FCC FEB 5, 2026 Confidentiality as a Leadership Advantage Commentary FEB 5, 2026 What Early Form 470 Filings Tell Us About FY2026 Funding windows FEB 5, 2026 E-rate in 2026: Stable, Essential, and Under New Pressure Funding windows JAN 29, 2026 Second Wave of E-rate Cyber Pilot Decisions: Larger Awards, Clearer Patterns Cybersecurity JAN 29, 2026 What Your Reactions Teach Commentary JAN 29, 2026 E-rate Consulting Firm Principal Pleads Guilty to Federal Kickback Scheme Policy & FCC JAN 21, 2026 What Experience Actually Gives You Policy & FCC JAN 21, 2026 Order Canceling Funding for Wi-Fi Hotspots Effective Feb. 20 Policy & FCC JAN 21, 2026 First Day Filing Window Trends: Funding Years 2022–2025 Funding windows JAN 21, 2026 FY2026 E-rate Filing Window Opens Funding windows JAN 14, 2026 What I’ve Been Thinking About Lately Commentary JAN 14, 2026 Form 470 Filings: Trends and Forecast for FY2026 Funding windows JAN 14, 2026 Admin Window Closes Friday, January 16 Funding windows JAN 8, 2026 Leadership Is About What You Make Easier JAN 8, 2026 FCC Streamlined E-rate Decisions (Jan 2025): What Schools & Libraries Should Know Policy & FCC JAN 8, 2026 FY2024 Invoicing Deadlines Approaching Funding windows JAN 7, 2026 December Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 7, 2026 Upcoming USAC FY2026 E-rate Trainings Funding windows

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DEC 18, 2025 FCC Releases Complete Cybersecurity Pilot Dataset, Issues First Funding Commitments Cybersecurity DEC 18, 2025 Mark Your Calendar: FY2026 E-rate Filing Window Dates Announced Funding windows DEC 17, 2025 FCC Adopts Final FY2026 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC DEC 17, 2025 Guiding Principles from Guide Appreciation Week 2025 Funding windows DEC 17, 2025 FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Funding Decisions Are Starting to Arrive: What to Know and What to Do Next Cybersecurity DEC 17, 2025 Proposed First Quarter USF Contribution Factor Policy & FCC DEC 11, 2025 Guiding Principles for a Season of Change Cybersecurity DEC 11, 2025 FCC Streamlined E-rate Decisions (Dec 2025): What Schools & Libraries Should Know Policy & FCC DEC 10, 2025 Reply Comments Strengthen Momentum for ESL Modernization Policy & FCC DEC 4, 2025 What E-rate Applicants Are Telling Us About FY2026 and Why It Matters Right Now Funding windows DEC 4, 2025 Why We Do the Trends Report Every Year Commentary DEC 4, 2025 USAC Releases Cost Projections for First Quarter 2026 Policy & FCC DEC 1, 2025 November Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews NOV 20, 2025 When Rules Meet the Mission Commentary NOV 20, 2025 Broad Support Builds for Modernizing the ESL Policy & FCC NOV 20, 2025 Plan Now: New Category Two Budgets and EPC Updates Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2025 Keep Your Cool: The Case for a Calming Presence Commentary NOV 13, 2025 E-rate Operations Continue as FCC Prepares to Reopen Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2025 Court Grants FCC’s Motion to Stay Pending Congressional Action Policy & FCC NOV 5, 2025 E-rate and the Federal Shutdown: What Schools and Libraries Need to Know PIA & reviews NOV 5, 2025 Advancing CoSN’s Mission Together Governance NOV 5, 2025 AnchorNets 2025: Turning Connectivity into Community Impact Commentary OCT 30, 2025 The FFL Compass: Staying True to Our North Star Commentary OCT 30, 2025 Coming next week: 2025 E-rate Trends Report Commentary OCT 28, 2025 Discovering Community at the ATALM Conference in Cherokee, NC Commentary OCT 28, 2025 Changes Coming Soon to Your E-rate Manager News OCT 24, 2025 John Harrington Named Candidate for CoSN Board of Directors Governance OCT 24, 2025 FFL Submits Recommendations to Modernize the FY2026 E-rate Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 23, 2025 Mentorship: The Power of Lifting Others in Leadership and Learning Commentary OCT 23, 2025 SHLB Prep: How to Get the Most from This Year’s Conference Commentary OCT 16, 2025 Early E-rate Data Shows Strong Growth in Wi-Fi and Security Infrastructure Policy & FCC OCT 16, 2025 Walk the Halls, Meet the Future Commentary OCT 16, 2025 E-rate Admin Window: What It Is and How to Make the Most of It Funding windows OCT 8, 2025 Early E-rate Bidding Activity Signals Strong Start to FY2026 Funding windows OCT 8, 2025 Say “Heck Yes” or Say No Funding windows OCT 8, 2025 September Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews OCT 8, 2025 USAC Submits Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report PIA & reviews OCT 1, 2025 Why Hard Work Still Matters Cybersecurity OCT 1, 2025 E-rate Funding Continues Despite FCC Shutdown Policy & FCC SEP 30, 2025 FCC Releases Draft FY2026 E-rate Eligible Services List for Public Comment Policy & FCC SEP 30, 2025 FCC Ends E-rate Support for Hotspot & Bus Wi-Fi Services Policy & FCC SEP 30, 2025 FCC Seeks Nominations to Fill Vacant USAC Board of Directors Position Governance SEP 29, 2025 What to Expect from the FY2026 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC SEP 26, 2025 Celebrating FFL Guides: Successful Completion of the Cybersecurity Pilot Filing Window Cybersecurity SEP 24, 2025 When Email Isn’t Enough Commentary SEP 24, 2025 Administrative Window to Open October 15 Funding windows SEP 23, 2025 Proposed Fourth Quarter USF Contribution Factor Policy & FCC SEP 18, 2025 Integrity, Leadership, and the Dash Funding windows SEP 18, 2025 Filing Urges FCC to Maintain E-rate Support for School Bus Wi-Fi Policy & FCC SEP 18, 2025 E-rate Updates: Trainings and Cybersecurity Pilot Cybersecurity SEP 18, 2025 Highlights from the 2025 E-MPA Annual Meeting Governance SEP 18, 2025 Guide Spotlight: From Intern to Full-Time E-rate Guide Commentary SEP 11, 2025 Why I Try Not to Postpone Meetings Commentary SEP 10, 2025 E-rate Keeps Schools and Libraries Connected Policy & FCC SEP 10, 2025 Your Guides on the Move: What We Learned at the LA Archdiocese Conference Commentary SEP 10, 2025 All about the Form 486: Its purpose, how it affects you, and how to handle it. Compliance SEP 10, 2025 Cybersecurity Pilot Next Steps: Preparing for Form 471 Cybersecurity SEP 10, 2025 E-rate Update Webinar – September 23 Cybersecurity SEP 3, 2025 FCC Proposes Ending Funding for Wi-Fi Hotspots and Bus Wi-Fi Policy & FCC SEP 3, 2025 Be Clear in What You’re Asking For Commentary SEP 3, 2025 Recognizing New Certified E-rate Management Professionals Commentary SEP 3, 2025 August Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews SEP 3, 2025 One Year In: Grateful, Inspired, and Thriving Commentary SEP 3, 2025 Enrollment & Site Change Checklist: A Must-Have for Schools and Libraries Funding windows SEP 3, 2025 Getting to Know Sheauna Brown Commentary SEP 3, 2025 Getting to Know David Mead Commentary AUG 27, 2025 FCC Approves Cybersecurity Pilot Review for Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity AUG 27, 2025 Going Slow to Go Fast Commentary AUG 27, 2025 USAC to Switch E-rate Vendor in Q4 2025 PIA & reviews AUG 27, 2025 Back-to-School = Back to E-rate: Here’s What’s New Cybersecurity AUG 27, 2025 5 Essential Questions Before You File Form 470 for FY2026 Funding windows AUG 22, 2025 FCC Seeks Nomination for USAC Board Governance AUG 20, 2025 FY2025 Bus Wi-Fi and Hotspot Funding Still Pending Policy & FCC AUG 20, 2025 Are Wireless Hotspots Still Worth it for Schools? Policy & FCC AUG 19, 2025 Why I Support Public Education Funding windows AUG 14, 2025 Cybersecurity Pilot Reminder: Form 470 Due August 18 Cybersecurity AUG 13, 2025 Five Minutes of Quiet Commentary AUG 13, 2025 Back to School: A Salute to Our Technology Leaders Funding windows AUG 12, 2025 Cybersecurity Pilot: What You Need to Know (and Do) Right Now Cybersecurity AUG 11, 2025 Join Funds For Learning at AnchorNets 2025 Commentary AUG 6, 2025 Awareness First: The Leadership Discipline of Naming the Problem Commentary AUG 6, 2025 Get Ahead: Plan Your Funding Year 2026 Form 470 the Smart Way Funding windows AUG 6, 2025 USAC Releases Cost Projections for Fourth Quarter 2025 Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2025 July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUL 30, 2025 Nearly Half of E-rate Funding Uncommitted as Schools Approach New Academic Year Funding windows JUL 30, 2025 Leadership Insight: Scaling Systems is Easy. Scaling Trust is the Real Work. Commentary JUL 30, 2025 Don’t Let Your E-rate Melt: Mid Summer Checkpoint Compliance JUL 23, 2025 Connection Before Content: The Leadership Lesson We Can’t Afford to Miss Commentary JUL 23, 2025 E-MPA Opens FY2025 Funding Year with Policy Insights and Integrity Focus Funding windows JUL 23, 2025 FY 2026 Competitive Bidding Has Begun — 3 Smart Moves to File Form 470 with Confidence Compliance JUL 16, 2025 What’s a Leader to Do? Commentary JUL 16, 2025 Court Pauses Bus Wi-Fi Case for FCC Review PIA & reviews JUL 9, 2025 Cybersecurity Pilot Program Comments Due August 1 Cybersecurity JUL 9, 2025 USAC Revises E-rate Service Substitution Guide Compliance JUL 9, 2025 It’s a Pleasure, Not Pressure Funding windows JUL 9, 2025 Strengthening K–12 Cybersecurity: Why Your Voice Is Needed Now Cybersecurity JUL 2, 2025 Beginnings Are Invitations Governance JUL 2, 2025 Take Control of Your E-rate Funding: New C2 Budget Calculator Now Available Compliance JUL 1, 2025 USAC Launches FY2026 Form 470 Filing Tool: E-rate Season Officially Begins Funding windows JUL 1, 2025 June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 27, 2025 Supreme Court Decision Preserves E-rate Funding Policy & FCC JUN 25, 2025 Balancing the Scoreboard: Leading for Results and Resilience Commentary JUN 24, 2025 Celebrating Our Team’s Wins – On and Off the Court Policy & FCC JUN 23, 2025 Recent Supreme Court Decision Could Be a Win for School Bus Wi-Fi Program Policy & FCC JUN 20, 2025 Act Now to Protect K-12 Cybersecurity and EdTech Leadership Cybersecurity JUN 19, 2025 The Library Wi-Fi Gap: Two-Thirds Aren’t Using Their E-rate Discounts Policy & FCC JUN 19, 2025 When Inspiration Doesn’t Show Up—But You Still Do Commentary JUN 18, 2025 Olivia Trusty Confirmed as FCC Commissioner Policy & FCC JUN 17, 2025 Funds For Learning Releases FY2026-2030 Category 2 Budget Calculator Policy & FCC JUN 12, 2025 FCC Announces Proposed Third Quarter 2025 Universal Service Contribution Factor Policy & FCC JUN 11, 2025 Leadership at Gate B28: Showing Up When You Can’t Go Anywhere Commentary JUN 11, 2025 FY2025 Form 471 Filing Trends: Why Filing Early Matters Funding windows JUN 11, 2025 Why Data Matters: Transforming Insights into Action Commentary JUN 4, 2025 Estimated FY2026-2030 Category Two Budgets Policy & FCC JUN 4, 2025 The Discipline to Say No: A Leadership Reflection on Focus, Growth, and Letting Go Commentary JUN 4, 2025 How does the E-rate Community Prepare for the Future? Commentary JUN 4, 2025 FY2026-2030 E-rate Category Two Funding Adjustments Funding windows JUN 4, 2025 Commissioner Simington Announces His Departure Policy & FCC JUN 3, 2025 May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAY 28, 2025 Seeking the Deeper Truths: Why Leaders Must Look Beyond the Surface Commentary MAY 28, 2025 3 Hidden Insights from Last Year’s E-rate Survey—and Why Your Voice Matters Funding windows MAY 28, 2025 The Role of Feedback in Building the Future of the E-rate Program Policy & FCC MAY 23, 2025 USAC Announces E-Rate Training Events Funding windows MAY 23, 2025 USAC to Fully Fund Eligible Category One and Two E-rate Requests Policy & FCC MAY 21, 2025 The Strength of Stillness: Why Calm Is a Competitive Advantage Commentary MAY 21, 2025 The Consultant Factor: Measuring the Impact on E-rate Funding Success Policy & FCC MAY 21, 2025 Common Themes in E-rate: 2024 Responses PIA & reviews MAY 21, 2025 Your Guide to Making a Difference with the 2025 Applicant Survey Commentary MAY 14, 2025 The Power of a Better Question PIA & reviews MAY 14, 2025 How the E-rate Trends Report Benefits Your School or Library Commentary MAY 14, 2025 Why Some Schools Miss Out on Wi-Fi Funding Policy & FCC MAY 8, 2025 New Reimbursement Process for E-rate Applicants in Latest FCC Order Policy & FCC MAY 7, 2025 Urgent: Senate Moves to End E-rate Funding for Loaner Hotspots Policy & FCC MAY 7, 2025 Investing in Professional Growth: A Personal Reflection Commentary MAY 7, 2025 Why Your Input Matters: Stories from E-rate Applicants Commentary MAY 7, 2025 Cost Projections for 3rd Quarter 2025 Policy & FCC MAY 1, 2025 April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews APR 30, 2025 Love the Problem, Not the Solution Commentary APR 30, 2025 Fifteen Years of Your Feedback Shaping E-rate Commentary APR 28, 2025 $981 Million Committed in First FY2025 Funding Wave Funding windows APR 23, 2025 Leading with strength, guided by humility. Commentary APR 23, 2025 Your Feedback in Action: How Past Surveys Shaped E-rate Funding windows APR 23, 2025 Top Tips for Completing the 2025 Applicant Survey Quickly and Easily Commentary APR 17, 2025 FCC Enforcement Bureau Debarment Notices Compliance APR 16, 2025 Unlocking Collective Genius: Reflections from Our FFL Off-Site Commentary APR 16, 2025 How Survey Data Drives Positive Change in the E-rate Program Commentary APR 16, 2025 E-rate Filing Window Recap: Lessons Learned Funding windows APR 9, 2025 Serving on Purpose: What Board Leadership Teaches Us Funding windows APR 9, 2025 What to Expect in the 2025 Applicant Survey Commentary APR 9, 2025 15 Years of Feedback: The Legacy of the E-rate Applicant Survey Commentary APR 9, 2025 The Filing Window is Over – Now What? Funding windows APR 8, 2025 American Library Association Challenges Federal Actions in Lawsuit Policy & FCC APR 2, 2025 Neatness Counts: A Reflection on Loss, Routine, and What Really Matters Commentary APR 2, 2025 Document Retention 101: Keeping Your E-rate Records in Order Compliance APR 2, 2025 Understanding Your FCDL: What’s Next After the Commitment Funding windows APR 2, 2025 The Power of Feedback: How Your Voice Shapes the Future of E-rate Commentary APR 2, 2025 FY2025 E-rate Applicant Survey Funding windows APR 1, 2025 March Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAR 28, 2025 E-rate is Working: Broadband Costs for Schools Continue to Decline Funding windows MAR 27, 2025 E-rate FY2025 PIA Form 471 Procedures Approved PIA & reviews MAR 26, 2025 Growing While Giving: Lessons from a Filing Window Well Done Funding windows MAR 26, 2025 Navigating Common E-rate PIA Questions: A Newcomer’s Guide PIA & reviews MAR 26, 2025 E-rate Application Adjustments: How to Navigate Post-Submission Edits Funding windows MAR 26, 2025 CoSN Announces New Board of Directors Ahead of Annual Conference Governance MAR 19, 2025 The Golden Tape Dispenser: A Lesson in Organic Culture-Building Commentary MAR 19, 2025 Filing Window Wrap-Up: Strategies to Finish Strong Funding windows MAR 19, 2025 Last-Minute Filing Tips for E-Rate Applicants: Making the Most of the Final Days Funding windows MAR 13, 2025 FCC Seeks Comments on Deregulatory Initiatives Policy & FCC MAR 12, 2025 The Value of Clarity: Why Understanding is Key Funding windows MAR 12, 2025 Managing Multiple FRNs: Staying Organized with Complex Applications Funding windows MAR 12, 2025 Receipt Acknowledgment Letters (RAL): Making Necessary Adjustments PIA & reviews MAR 10, 2025 FY2025 E-rate Funding Cap: $5.06 Billion Policy & FCC MAR 5, 2025 Small Acts, Big Impact: The Power of Thoughtful Kindness Commentary MAR 5, 2025 Preventing Errors on Your E-rate Application: Tips for Precision Funding windows MAR 5, 2025 Top 5 Common E-rate Form 471 Mistakes – And How to Steer Clear of Them Funding windows MAR 4, 2025 February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews FEB 26, 2025 Integrity and Accountability: Cornerstones of Leadership Compliance FEB 26, 2025 Supreme Court Rules on E-rate Fraud Case Compliance FEB 26, 2025 Form 471 Preparation: The Essentials You Need to Know Funding windows FEB 26, 2025 Managing Multiple Funding Requests: A Guide for Complex Applications Funding windows FEB 19, 2025 Sharing the Reason: Unlocking Empowerment Through Transparency Commentary FEB 19, 2025 Getting Ready for the Form 470 Deadline: Tips for a Smooth Filing Funding windows FEB 19, 2025 Avoiding Common E-rate Filing Mistakes: Top Pitfalls to Sidestep Funding windows FEB 12, 2025 Empathy in Leadership: Being the Steady Hand in Rough Waters Commentary FEB 12, 2025 Form 470 Deadline Approaching: How to Prepare for Success Funding windows FEB 12, 2025 E-Rate PIA Review: What to Expect and How to Prepare PIA & reviews FEB 12, 2025 EPC Outage Due to System Maintenance News FEB 5, 2025 Reliability: The Quiet Superpower of Leadership Commentary FEB 5, 2025 How to Apply for School Bus Wi-Fi Through E-rate: A Guide for Applicants Policy & FCC FEB 5, 2025 E-Rate Meets the Super Bowl: Filing Tips for Game Day Commentary FEB 5, 2025 January Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 29, 2025 How Conversations Create Connection Commentary JAN 29, 2025 The Final Year for C2 in This Budget Cycle: Are You Ready? PIA & reviews JAN 29, 2025 Submitting a Successful Funding Request Funding windows JAN 29, 2025 E-rate Program and the Federal Spending Pause: Key Considerations PIA & reviews JAN 22, 2025 Thinking Ahead: How Preparation Multiplies Opportunities Funding windows JAN 22, 2025 Keep Calm and File On: Navigating E-rate Filing Challenges Funding windows JAN 22, 2025 E-rate Filing Window 101: Understanding the Process from Start to Finish Funding windows JAN 22, 2025 E-rate Guide Sessions Are Back: Your Weekly Key to E-rate Success Funding windows JAN 21, 2025 USAC creates new Service Category Policy & FCC JAN 17, 2025 Wi-Fi Hotspots Generate High Initial Interest from E-rate Applicants Policy & FCC JAN 16, 2025 Final Participant List for Cyber Pilot Announced Cybersecurity JAN 15, 2025 What the Data Tells Us: Trends Shaping Our Work in 2025 PIA & reviews JAN 15, 2025 Kicking Off the E-Rate Filing Window: Steps to Get Started Funding windows JAN 15, 2025 New for 2025: Applying for Off-Campus Hotspots Policy & FCC JAN 8, 2025 The Quiet Power of Showing Up Commentary JAN 8, 2025 Tips for a Smooth Filing Window Start Funding windows JAN 8, 2025 Your E-rate Filing Checklist: Site List Verification Funding windows JAN 8, 2025 E-rate Administrative Window Wrap-Up: Final Tips and Key Reminders Funding windows JAN 8, 2025 Mark Your Calendar: E-rate Filing Window Dates Announced Funding windows

2024

DEC 19, 2024 Rosenworcel Appoints Eight to USAC Board Governance DEC 18, 2024 Bridging Entrepreneurship and Education: John Harrington Joins EO Global Board Funding windows DEC 18, 2024 The Value of Giving Back: A Reminder for All Seasons Commentary DEC 18, 2024 Time Is Money: Getting Ahead on Procurement Before the Holidays Funding windows DEC 18, 2024 Looking Ahead: Preparing for E-rate Opportunities in 2025 Compliance DEC 10, 2024 Turning Unplanned Time Into Purposeful Opportunity Commentary DEC 10, 2024 2024: A Year in Review for E-rate PIA & reviews DEC 10, 2024 Maximize E-rate Filing Success with E-rate Manager Funding windows DEC 4, 2024 Pushing for Continuous Improvement: Why Your Best Work Matters Commentary DEC 4, 2024 Tips for Filing Form 470: Avoiding Common Mistakes Funding windows DEC 4, 2024 Mastering the EPC Administrative Window: Your Guide to Success Funding windows NOV 22, 2024 Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Landmark Universal Service Fund Case Policy & FCC NOV 22, 2024 FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to step down January 20, 2025 Policy & FCC NOV 20, 2024 E-rate Program Improper Payment Error Rate Drops Below Statutory Threshold Policy & FCC NOV 20, 2024 Celebrating Collaboration: Funds For Learning’s Annual Guide Appreciation Week Funding windows NOV 20, 2024 Recap of the West Virginia Department of Education E-rate Training in Morgantown, WV Commentary NOV 20, 2024 Why We Celebrate Guides at FFL Funding windows NOV 20, 2024 Your Guides On The Move: Insights from the 2024 ATALM Conference Commentary NOV 19, 2024 Open Letter to Commissioner Brendan Carr Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2024 Staying the Course: E-rate’s Enduring Value Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2024 Prepare Before the Holidays: E-rate Administrative Window Funding windows NOV 13, 2024 Phase 1 of the Cybersecurity Pilot Program Cybersecurity NOV 13, 2024 Leading Through Change: Empowering Educators for a Transformational Future Commentary NOV 11, 2024 Over 2,700 applicants and $3.7 billion requested for FCC’s Cybersecurity Program Cybersecurity NOV 6, 2024 Funds For Learning Meets With FCC to Discuss 2024 Trends Report Policy & FCC NOV 6, 2024 Unlocking Potential Data-Driven Decision Making Funding windows NOV 6, 2024 USAC Training Recap: Fayetteville Arkansas 2024 Policy & FCC NOV 6, 2024 FY2025 Filing Window: School Bus Wi-Fi, Hotspot Lending, and Final Year of C2 Budget Cycle Policy & FCC OCT 30, 2024 FCC Releases the 2025 E-rate Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 30, 2024 The Silent Challenge: A New Way to Engage in Meetings Commentary OCT 30, 2024 Wrapping Up E-rate Funding Year 2023: Essential Steps for Applicants Funding windows OCT 30, 2024 2024 E-rate Trends Report Is Here Analysis OCT 30, 2024 Funds For Learning Nominates Scott Hansen to the USAC Board of Directors Governance OCT 23, 2024 Step Into Creativity: How Walking Fuels Fresh Ideas Commentary OCT 23, 2024 New FCC Compliance Guide on E-rate Support for Wi-Fi Hotspots Compliance OCT 23, 2024 Come See Us at SETDA! Cybersecurity OCT 16, 2024 Finding Clarity: The Crucial Final Step Commentary OCT 16, 2024 Get To Know Your Guides: Patrick Burke Commentary OCT 16, 2024 USAC Training Recap: Washington DC 2024 Policy & FCC OCT 9, 2024 Engaging the Genius in the Room: The Leader’s True Role Commentary OCT 9, 2024 What’s on at the October My E-rate Guide Webinar? Compliance OCT 9, 2024 AnchorNets 2024: That’s A Wrap! Analysis OCT 9, 2024 Funds For Learning meets with the Wireline Competition Bureau Cybersecurity OCT 2, 2024 FCC Releases Cybersecurity Resource Guide Cybersecurity OCT 2, 2024 FCC Announces Petitions Filed for Reconsideration of E-rate Hotspot Order Policy & FCC OCT 2, 2024 Why Saying “Thank You” Matters: The Power of Gratitude Commentary OCT 2, 2024 Strategies for a Successful FY25 Administrative Window Funding windows OCT 2, 2024 Using E-rate Manager to locate Last Date to Invoice Funding Requests Funding windows OCT 2, 2024 Join Us at SHLB AnchorNets 2024 Policy & FCC SEP 27, 2024 FFL Submits FY25 ESL Reply Comments Policy & FCC SEP 25, 2024 Staying Calm: Leading with Poise Through Challenges Funding windows SEP 25, 2024 USAC Training Recap – Dallas, Texas PIA & reviews SEP 25, 2024 New Features of the FY2025 E-rate Form 470: What You Need to Know Funding windows SEP 25, 2024 Highlights from the 2024 E-mpa Annual Meeting Commentary SEP 18, 2024 Lead with Gratitude: Fostering Connection in Every Meeting Commentary SEP 18, 2024 Applicant Spotlight: Archbishop Damiano School Commentary SEP 18, 2024 Cybersecurity Pilot Program Begins Cybersecurity SEP 11, 2024 The Power of Keeping Commitments: Why You Shouldn’t Cancel That Meeting Funding windows SEP 11, 2024 Key Changes to the Proposed Funding Year 2025 ESL: What You Need to Know Policy & FCC SEP 11, 2024 FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Filing Window: What You Need to Know Cybersecurity SEP 4, 2024 FCC Announces Cybersecurity Pilot Program Filing Window Cybersecurity SEP 3, 2024 5 Tips for E-rate Application Planning Funding windows SEP 3, 2024 Title A – Think Again: Fill Your Whiteboard, Expand Your Creativity Commentary SEP 3, 2024 FCC Seeks Nomination for USAC Board Governance AUG 28, 2024 Guide Spotlight: Chris Odom Commentary AUG 27, 2024 The Art of Traveling: Perspective, Possibility, and Personal Growth Commentary AUG 27, 2024 Your Guides on the Move: C3 Conference Commentary AUG 27, 2024 Key Takeaways from the ECF Program Wrap-Up Funding windows AUG 21, 2024 Beyond Text: The Impact of Personal Video Messages Commentary AUG 21, 2024 Tips for Filing the Form 470 Funding windows AUG 21, 2024 One Month, Three Funding Years Funding windows AUG 14, 2024 Your Questions: E-rate Wi-Fi Hotspots Policy & FCC AUG 14, 2024 July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews AUG 14, 2024 The Power of Connection: How Technology Brings Us Closer Policy & FCC AUG 7, 2024 FCC Seeks Comments for FY2025 ESL Policy & FCC AUG 7, 2024 Beyond the Brainstorm: Follow-Through is Key to Success Commentary AUG 7, 2024 Welcome to the Pushme/Pullyu World of Broadband Policy Policy & FCC AUG 7, 2024 Back to School, Back to E-rate Funding windows JUL 31, 2024 Applicant Spotlight: Mahpiya Luta, Formerly Red Cloud Indian School Funding windows JUL 31, 2024 Funds For Learning Responds to Court Decision Threatening Future of ‘Mission-critical Support’ for Schools and Libraries Policy & FCC JUL 31, 2024 Fuel Your Passion: The Power of Giving Back Commentary JUL 26, 2024 US Court Rules USF Mechanism Unconstitutional Policy & FCC JUL 24, 2024 Wi-Fi Hotspots Added to E-rate Program Policy & FCC JUL 24, 2024 Comparing the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program with a Day at the Beach Cybersecurity JUL 17, 2024 <strong>Navigating Priorities: Focusing on What Truly Matters</strong> Commentary JUL 17, 2024 Guide Spotlight: Tava Mazak Commentary JUL 17, 2024 Cybersecurity Pilot Program Overview Cybersecurity JUL 10, 2024 FY2024 Funding Recap Funding windows JUL 10, 2024 Celebrating Progress, While Looking Toward the Future Commentary JUL 10, 2024 Starting Strong: Tips for a Successful Funding Year 2025 Cycle Funding windows JUL 10, 2024 What’s on at the July My E-rate Guide Webinar? Funding windows JUN 28, 2024 Happy New Year, FY 2024 Starts July 1st! Funding windows JUN 28, 2024 E-rate Program Expansion for Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspots Policy & FCC JUN 28, 2024 ECF Sunset Reminder from FCC Policy & FCC JUN 25, 2024 Understanding the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Compliance JUN 21, 2024 Top 5 Things to Know About the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Cybersecurity JUN 21, 2024 Over 8,600 Applicant have Un-used ECF Funds Funding windows JUN 21, 2024 Navigating Communication Glitches in the EPC System’s Invoice Portal Funding windows JUN 21, 2024 Proposed Third Quarter USF Contribution Factor Policy & FCC JUN 14, 2024 Cybersecurity Webinar Recap Cybersecurity JUN 14, 2024 Summer Vacation? Four Steps to Help FY2023 Finish Strong Funding windows JUN 14, 2024 Over $800M in Unused ECF Funds Could be Returned Funding windows JUN 7, 2024 $1.768 Billion Rescinded From Emergency Connectivity Fund Funding windows JUN 7, 2024 FCC Meeting Summary – Cybersecurity Pilot Program Approval Cybersecurity JUN 7, 2024 May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAY 30, 2024 FY2024 Application Pace Funding windows MAY 30, 2024 FY2023 Cybersecurity Insights Cybersecurity MAY 30, 2024 Summer Deferral Period Starts, May 24 PIA & reviews MAY 30, 2024 Rosenworcel Responds to Congress’ E-rate Inquiry Policy & FCC MAY 24, 2024 $25K Average Cyber Funding Available Cybersecurity MAY 24, 2024 89% of active applicants have available Category Two funds Policy & FCC MAY 24, 2024 E-rate Cybersecurity Timeline Cybersecurity MAY 17, 2024 Cybersecurity Pilot Vote set for June 6 Cybersecurity MAY 17, 2024 FY2023 Cybersecurity Responses Cybersecurity MAY 17, 2024 USAC Releases Cost Projections for Third Quarter 2024 Policy & FCC MAY 14, 2024 USAC to Fully Fund Eligible FY2024 C1 and C2 Requests Funding windows MAY 10, 2024 Over $10M FY2023 Requests Lack Form 486 Compliance MAY 10, 2024 Wi-Fi Vital in Schools, 99% Survey Responses Policy & FCC MAY 10, 2024 Joint Boards Member Appointments Order Adopted by FCC Policy & FCC MAY 3, 2024 USAC Releases FY2024 Wave 2 Funding windows MAY 3, 2024 69% of Wave 1 Commitments Allocated for C1 Requests Funding windows MAY 3, 2024 95% of Survey Respondents View E-rate Funding as Vital Analysis MAY 3, 2024 April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews APR 29, 2024 $972 Million Committed in First FY2024 Funding Wave Funding windows APR 26, 2024 FCC Reclassifies Broadband Service Policy & FCC APR 26, 2024 93% in Favor of E-rate Funding for Cybersecurity Cybersecurity APR 23, 2024 Need For Updated SPAC Could Delay Invoicing for $227M Funding windows APR 19, 2024 Increase in Late Filed Applications for FY 2024 Funding windows APR 19, 2024 USAC Releases Firewall Funding Report Cybersecurity APR 16, 2024 Nearly 45% of FY2024 Requests Wave Ready Funding windows APR 12, 2024 Old Friends, New Horizons Cybersecurity APR 12, 2024 Continued High Demand for Lit Fiber and Internal Connections Funding windows APR 11, 2024 FY2024 E-rate Applicant Survey Funding windows APR 5, 2024 Funding Year 2023 Requests Still Pending Funding windows APR 5, 2024 USAC Submits Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report PIA & reviews APR 5, 2024 $3.24 Billion Requested for FY2024 Funding windows MAR 28, 2024 FY2024 Application Window Request Totals Funding windows MAR 28, 2024 The 14th Annual Applicant Survey Coming Soon Funding windows MAR 28, 2024 Come See Us at CoSN2024! Cybersecurity MAR 26, 2024 FY2024 Application Filing Window Closes Soon Funding windows MAR 22, 2024 FCC Changes broadband definition Policy & FCC MAR 22, 2024 FFL Discusses Cybersecurity Pilot & Proposed Rulemaking Initiatives Cybersecurity MAR 21, 2024 E-rate FY2024 PIA Form 471 Procedures Approved PIA & reviews MAR 19, 2024 File Your E-rate Funding Request ASAP Funding windows MAR 15, 2024 Public Broadband Network Resource Released by Benton Institute Funding windows MAR 15, 2024 Update For Recent BEAR Denials PIA & reviews MAR 15, 2024 <strong>EPC Maintenance Window and Extended Customer Service Hours</strong> Funding windows MAR 15, 2024 USAC Announces 2024 In-Person Training News MAR 15, 2024 Proposed Second Quarter 2024 Universal Service Contribution Factor Policy & FCC MAR 12, 2024 Interim SPIN Available for FY2024 Form 471 Submissions Funding windows MAR 8, 2024 FY2024 E-rate Funding Cap $4.94 Billion Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2024 <strong>April is Last Full Month for Affordable Connectivity Program</strong> Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2024 Inconsistencies in Open Data FRN Status Funding windows MAR 8, 2024 Timely Filed BEARs Denied by USAC PIA & reviews MAR 1, 2024 FCC Responds to Bus Wi-Fi Court Case Policy & FCC MAR 1, 2024 February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAR 1, 2024 Form 470 Certifications Remain Flat Funding windows FEB 23, 2024 Funding Year 2024 Outpaces 2023 Funding windows FEB 23, 2024 Cybersecurity Listening Session for Tribal Applicants Cybersecurity FEB 22, 2024 Supporting Cybersecurity in Education: A Call to Action from Los Angeles Unified School District Cybersecurity FEB 16, 2024 How to Handle Spam and “Robobids” Policy & FCC FEB 16, 2024 Here When You Need Us Cybersecurity FEB 16, 2024 $236 Million With Rapidly Approaching Deadline Funding windows FEB 9, 2024 2024 Early Filers Outpace 2023 Funding windows FEB 9, 2024 Cybersecurity Pilot Changes Suggested Cybersecurity FEB 9, 2024 Deadlines Waived for ECF Applicants Funding windows FEB 2, 2024 National Educational Technology Plan Calls for Closing Digital Access Divide News FEB 2, 2024 January Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 31, 2024 Our Suggestions for a Cybersecurity Pilot Cybersecurity JAN 26, 2024 Mixed Support for E-rate Hotspots Policy & FCC JAN 26, 2024 Cybersecurity Pilot Forms Submitted to OMB Cybersecurity JAN 26, 2024 How to Apply for School Bus Wi-Fi Policy & FCC JAN 19, 2024 Congratulations to First Day Filers Policy & FCC JAN 16, 2024 FY2024 E-rate Filing Window Opens Funding windows JAN 16, 2024 Hotspot Support Could Add $197.5M to E-rate Demand Policy & FCC JAN 12, 2024 Introducing E-rate Guide Sessions: Your Weekly Key to E-rate Success Funding windows JAN 12, 2024 December Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 9, 2024 Admin Window Closes January 12 Funding windows

2023

DEC 29, 2023 Cybersecurity Comments Due January 29 Cybersecurity DEC 22, 2023 Bidding Guidance for School Bus Wi-Fi Policy & FCC DEC 22, 2023 Wi-Fi Hotspot Comment Deadline Extended Policy & FCC DEC 18, 2023 FY2024 Filing Window Opens January 17 Funding windows DEC 15, 2023 Funding Year 2024 Eligible Services List Published by FCC Policy & FCC DEC 15, 2023 More than $450,000 in ECF Support Committed Funding windows DEC 15, 2023 Eleventh Circuit Upholds USF Constitutionality Policy & FCC DEC 8, 2023 Stakeholders Support Bus Wi-Fi Policy & FCC DEC 8, 2023 Wi-Fi Hotspot Comment Deadline Set Policy & FCC DEC 8, 2023 ECF Applicants Subject to Audits PIA & reviews DEC 1, 2023 Early Procurement Trend Continues Policy & FCC DEC 1, 2023 E-rate Applicants May Now Cancel Forms 470 Policy & FCC DEC 1, 2023 November Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews NOV 17, 2023 Don’t Miss Your Chance to Impact E-rate Cybersecurity Cybersecurity NOV 17, 2023 Wi-Fi Hotspots Proposed for E-rate Program Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2023 Cybersecurity Pilot Program Details Announced Cybersecurity NOV 10, 2023 2024 Admin Procedures Released Compliance NOV 10, 2023 Bus Wi-Fi Comment Deadline Extended Policy & FCC NOV 7, 2023 Submit E-rate Invoices in EPC Funding windows NOV 3, 2023 USAC Releases Cost Projections for First Quarter 2024 Policy & FCC NOV 3, 2023 More than $5 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows NOV 3, 2023 October Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews OCT 31, 2023 ECF Invoice Deadline Extended to November 3 Funding windows OCT 27, 2023 Deadlines Extended for EPC Blackout Period Funding windows OCT 27, 2023 Updated Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 27, 2023 More Support for E-rate Simplification Policy & FCC OCT 27, 2023 Reminder: Major Invoice Deadline on October 30 Funding windows OCT 20, 2023 $866 Million in ECF Commitments at Risk Funding windows OCT 20, 2023 More than $53 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows OCT 20, 2023 School Bus Wi-Fi Eligible in Funding Year 2024 Policy & FCC OCT 13, 2023 Introducing the 2023 E-rate Trends Report Cybersecurity OCT 13, 2023 EPC Unavailable in Early November PIA & reviews OCT 13, 2023 School Bus Wi-Fi Vote October 19 Policy & FCC OCT 6, 2023 Support for Streamlining E-rate Rules Policy & FCC OCT 6, 2023 September Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews OCT 6, 2023 Almost $38 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows SEP 29, 2023 School Bus Wi-Fi Draft Ruling Published by FCC Policy & FCC SEP 29, 2023 September 2023 Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews SEP 26, 2023 Upcoming Invoicing and Form 486 Deadlines Compliance SEP 22, 2023 Administrative Window to Open October 24 Funding windows SEP 22, 2023 Almost $41 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows SEP 22, 2023 Fall 2023 Virtual E-rate Trainings Announced Policy & FCC SEP 15, 2023 Invoicing to Move to EPC in November Funding windows SEP 15, 2023 Proposed Fourth Quarter 2023 Universal Service Contribution Factor Policy & FCC SEP 12, 2023 FY2024 Draft Eligible Services List Released Policy & FCC SEP 8, 2023 Anna Gomez Confirmed to FCC Policy & FCC SEP 8, 2023 In-Person E-rate Training Scheduled for October 13 Policy & FCC SEP 8, 2023 Almost $7 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows SEP 1, 2023 Commitments for Workable Applications Hit Three Year Low Funding windows SEP 1, 2023 Waivers Granted for Florida Hurricane Victims PIA & reviews SEP 1, 2023 August Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews AUG 29, 2023 Summer Deferral Ends September 8 PIA & reviews AUG 25, 2023 Join Us at SHLB AnchorNets 2023 Commentary AUG 25, 2023 More than $68 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows AUG 25, 2023 Nominations Sought for USAC Board Governance AUG 22, 2023 BEAR and SPI Form Reminders Funding windows AUG 18, 2023 Early Procurement Off to a Slow Start Compliance AUG 18, 2023 Waivers Granted for Hawaii Wildfire Victims PIA & reviews AUG 15, 2023 ECF Invoice Deadlines Extended Funding windows AUG 11, 2023 Comment Deadline Set for Rule Changes Funding windows AUG 11, 2023 White House Hosts K-12 Cybersecurity Summit Cybersecurity AUG 11, 2023 More than $46 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows AUG 11, 2023 2023 IEEW Leadership Development: Empowerment for All Commentary AUG 8, 2023 EdTech Vendors Commit to Provide Cybersecurity Resources Cybersecurity AUG 4, 2023 White House to Host K-12 Cybersecurity Summit Cybersecurity AUG 4, 2023 New ECF Compliance Guidance Published Compliance AUG 4, 2023 USAC Releases Cost Projections for Fourth Quarter 2023 Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2023 July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUL 28, 2023 FY2023 E-rate Commitment Pace Behind FY2022 Funding windows JUL 28, 2023 Half of ECF Funds Disbursed Funding windows JUL 28, 2023 Almost $55 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows JUL 21, 2023 Tribal Library and Cost Allocation Changes Approved Policy & FCC JUL 21, 2023 Forty Days Left for $1.4B Funding windows JUL 21, 2023 Reminder: Service Provider Annual Certification Compliance JUL 14, 2023 FY2023 Disbursements Start Strong Funding windows JUL 12, 2023 Cybersecurity Pilot Program Proposed by FCC Cybersecurity JUL 11, 2023 Firewall Report Provided to FCC Cybersecurity JUN 30, 2023 Comments Sought on Eligible Services, Bidding, Forms Compliance JUN 30, 2023 <strong>Cost-Allocation and Bidding Rule Changes Proposed</strong> Policy & FCC JUN 30, 2023 <strong>E-rate Changes for Tribal Libraries</strong> Policy & FCC JUN 30, 2023 June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 26, 2023 <strong>E-rate Support for Library Wi-Fi Hotspots Suggested by FCC Chair</strong> Policy & FCC JUN 23, 2023 Final Call: Last Chance to Shape E-rate’s Future Cybersecurity JUN 23, 2023 Deadline: Certify FY2023 Forms 470 Today Funding windows JUN 20, 2023 Senate to Hold Hearing for FCC Commissioners Policy & FCC JUN 16, 2023 Funding Year 2024 Form 470 Available July 1 Funding windows JUN 16, 2023 Business Owners Sentenced for E-rate Fraud Compliance JUN 16, 2023 More than $21 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows JUN 9, 2023 Switches and Wireless Lead Category Two Demand Funding windows JUN 9, 2023 Summer Vacation? Make Sure FY2022 Finishes Strong Funding windows JUN 9, 2023 Tribal Library Support Continues Compliance JUN 2, 2023 Cybersecurity Support Continues Cybersecurity JUN 2, 2023 More than $15 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows JUN 2, 2023 May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAY 26, 2023 2023 Commitment Pace Lags Slightly Funding windows MAY 26, 2023 Summer Deferral Starts Today PIA & reviews MAY 26, 2023 Over $12 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows MAY 23, 2023 Biden Nominates FCC Commissioners Governance MAY 19, 2023 From Cuba to Your Community Governance MAY 19, 2023 Funding Available for Eligible FY2023 E-rate Requests Funding windows MAY 12, 2023 ECF to Sunset June 30, 2024 Funding windows MAY 12, 2023 <strong>ECF Service Delivery Deadlines Extended</strong> Funding windows MAY 12, 2023 E-rate Fund Survives Another Legal Challenge PIA & reviews MAY 12, 2023 Additional $24 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows MAY 5, 2023 $1 Billion Committed in First FY2023 Funding Wave Funding windows MAY 5, 2023 More Than 130,000 Schools and Libraries Supported Funding windows MAY 5, 2023 USAC Releases Cost Projections for Third Quarter 2023 Policy & FCC APR 28, 2023 Support for Tribal Libraries Policy & FCC APR 28, 2023 April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews APR 28, 2023 Additional $21 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows APR 21, 2023 UEI Requirement Starts May 12 Policy & FCC APR 21, 2023 High Demand for Lit Fiber and Switches Funding windows APR 21, 2023 Nearly Half of FY2023 Applications Wave Ready Funding windows APR 14, 2023 Cybersecurity Support Continues Cybersecurity APR 14, 2023 Late Applications Decline for FY2023 Funding windows APR 14, 2023 ECF Disbursements Reach $3 Billion Funding windows APR 7, 2023 Invoicing Moves to EPC Soon Funding windows APR 6, 2023 ECF Deadline Waiver Requested Funding windows APR 5, 2023 FY2023 E-rate Applicant Survey Funding windows APR 4, 2023 March Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews APR 4, 2023 Additional $2.8 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows MAR 31, 2023 Rapid Application Pace for FY2023 Funding windows MAR 31, 2023 $2.94 Billion Requested for FY2023 Funding windows MAR 29, 2023 E-rate FY2023 PIA Form 471 Procedures Approved PIA & reviews MAR 24, 2023 Last Chance for Cybersecurity Actions Cybersecurity MAR 24, 2023 Fifth Circuit Rules in Favor of FCC Policy & FCC MAR 21, 2023 FY2023 Application Filing Window Closes Soon Funding windows MAR 17, 2023 FY2023 Requests Reach $1 Billion Funding windows MAR 17, 2023 Proposed Second Quarter 2023 Universal Service Contribution Factor Policy & FCC MAR 17, 2023 Additional $1.7 Million Committed in ECF Support Funding windows MAR 16, 2023 Seven Sentenced for E-rate Fraud Compliance MAR 14, 2023 Filing Window Extended Hours Funding windows MAR 10, 2023 Rapid Application Pace Continues Funding windows MAR 8, 2023 FY2023 E-rate Funding Cap $4.77 Billion Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2023 Sohn Withdraws Commission Nomination Governance MAR 3, 2023  Form 470 Certifications Hold Steady Funding windows MAR 3, 2023 ECF Compliance Reminder Issued by FCC Compliance MAR 3, 2023 White House Announces National Cybersecurity Strategy Cybersecurity MAR 2, 2023 Additional $20 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows MAR 1, 2023 February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews FEB 24, 2023 Come See Us at CoSN2023! Cybersecurity FEB 24, 2023 Last Chance for FY2023 Procurement Funding windows FEB 22, 2023 Strong Pace for Funding Year 2023 Funding windows FEB 17, 2023 Tribal Applicant NPRM Adopted by FCC Policy & FCC FEB 16, 2023 Widespread Support for E-rate Cybersecurity Cybersecurity FEB 16, 2023 UEI Requirement for Applicants Coming Soon Policy & FCC FEB 16, 2023 Additional $24 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows FEB 13, 2023 2022 USF Monitoring Report Released Policy & FCC FEB 10, 2023 Extended Invoice Deadline Rapidly Approaching Funding windows FEB 10, 2023 Waiver Reconsiderations Granted by FCC Policy & FCC FEB 10, 2023 Share Your Views on K-12 Cybersecurity Now Cybersecurity FEB 2, 2023 Additional $30 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows FEB 2, 2023 Cost Projections for 2<sup>nd</sup> Quarter 2023 Policy & FCC FEB 1, 2023 January Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 27, 2023 Changes for Tribal Applicants Considered by FCC Policy & FCC JAN 27, 2023 Safeguarding K-12 From Cybersecurity Threats Cybersecurity JAN 27, 2023 Millions At Risk Due to Invoice Deadline Funding windows JAN 20, 2023 Funding Year 2023 Starts Strong Funding windows JAN 20, 2023 Invoice Waivers Granted by FCC Policy & FCC JAN 19, 2023 Additional $40 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows JAN 18, 2023 FY2023 E-rate Filing Window Opens Funding windows JAN 13, 2023 Calendar Year 2022 Commitments Set Five Year Record Funding windows JAN 13, 2023 AUP Audits to Begin Soon PIA & reviews JAN 13, 2023 Upcoming USAC Filing Window Trainings Funding windows JAN 10, 2023 Admin Window Closes January 16 Funding windows JAN 5, 2023 Rosenworcel and Starks Statements on Sohn Nomination Governance JAN 4, 2023 Additional $34 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows

2022

DEC 30, 2022 December Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews DEC 23, 2022 Rosenworcel Names Six Members to USAC Board of Directors Governance DEC 21, 2022 FY2023 Filing Window Opens January 18 Funding windows DEC 20, 2022 Additional $65 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows DEC 16, 2022 Winter Deferral Period Starts December 16 PIA & reviews DEC 14, 2022 FY2023 Eligible Services List Published by FCC Policy & FCC DEC 14, 2022 Firewall and Network Security Comments Sought by FCC Cybersecurity DEC 12, 2022 Firewall Support: Big Impact with Little Cost to USF Cybersecurity DEC 9, 2022 FCC Urged to Reevaluate Its Abilities to Combat K-12 Cyber Threats Cybersecurity DEC 9, 2022 Emergency Connectivity Fund Audits Begin PIA & reviews DEC 7, 2022 Additional $54 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows DEC 7, 2022 LACOE Calls for E-rate to Support Cybersecurity Cybersecurity DEC 5, 2022 USAC Files Universal Service Quarterly Contribution Base Policy & FCC DEC 1, 2022 November Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews NOV 23, 2022 FFL Discusses Cybersecurity Pilot Proposal Cybersecurity NOV 23, 2022 Support for Network Security Solutions Cybersecurity NOV 22, 2022 BEAR and SPI Changes Postponed Funding windows NOV 22, 2022 Cybersecurity Pilot Proposal Presented to FCC Chair’s Office Cybersecurity NOV 18, 2022 Share Your Opinion on E-rate Cybersecurity Pilot Cybersecurity NOV 17, 2022 Cybersecurity Pilot Program Proposed Cybersecurity NOV 17, 2022 Record E-rate Commitments by November 15 Funding windows NOV 17, 2022 ECF Commitments Pass $6B Mark Funding windows NOV 15, 2022 Errors in EPC Impacting E-rate Form 470 Certification Compliance NOV 11, 2022 18% of FRNs Request Post-Commitment Changes Funding windows NOV 11, 2022 UEI Requirement on Form 498 Coming in November Policy & FCC NOV 11, 2022 USAC Releases FY2022 Admin Procedures Funding windows NOV 2, 2022 Additional $183 Million in ECF Support Announced Funding windows NOV 2, 2022 Cost Projections for 1st Quarter 2023 Policy & FCC NOV 2, 2022 Commitment Adjustment and Recoveries Coming to ECF PIA & reviews NOV 2, 2022 USAC Seeks Board Approval to Open Filing Window in January Funding windows OCT 31, 2022 October Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews OCT 28, 2022 Early Procurement at Four Year High Compliance OCT 28, 2022 ECF Payments Break $2B Threshold Funding windows OCT 25, 2022 $137M in Jeopardy Funding windows OCT 21, 2022 Estimating Cybersecurity’s Impact on C2 Funds Cybersecurity OCT 21, 2022 New Pilot Program for Tribal Libraries Announced Policy & FCC OCT 21, 2022 Nearly $78 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows OCT 14, 2022 Invoicing Moves to EPC in December Funding windows OCT 14, 2022 Free E-rate Manager® Tool Available to All Applicants Policy & FCC OCT 14, 2022 Industry Groups Challenge DOJ’s Bid Portal Support Compliance OCT 7, 2022 Reply Comments Filed on 2023 Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 5, 2022 Over $96 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows OCT 5, 2022 E-rate and ECF Rules and Deadlines Waived Due to Hurricane Ian Funding windows OCT 5, 2022 Celebrate E-rate’s 25th Anniversary with Funds For Learning Commentary SEP 30, 2022 USAC Publishes Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews SEP 30, 2022 September Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews SEP 30, 2022 Digital Equity Plans Close Homework Gap Commentary SEP 23, 2022 Stakeholders Submit Comments on Proposed E-rate FY2023 ESL Policy & FCC SEP 23, 2022 E-rate and ECF Program Rules Waived in Response to Hurricane Fiona Funding windows SEP 22, 2022 Nearly $55 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows SEP 22, 2022 Third ECF Filing Window Deadline Waivers Granted Funding windows SEP 20, 2022 Installation Deadline Waiver Granted by FCC Policy & FCC SEP 16, 2022 Urgent Need to Combat Cybersecurity Threats in Schools Emphasized Cybersecurity SEP 15, 2022 Fall 2022 Virtual E-rate Trainings Announced News SEP 15, 2022 FY2023 Admin Window Opens October 25 Funding windows SEP 13, 2022 Proposed 4th Quarter 2022 Universal Service Contribution Factor Policy & FCC SEP 9, 2022 Cyber Attacks Threaten Communities Cybersecurity SEP 9, 2022 Summer Deferral for FY2022 PIA Review Ends Today PIA & reviews SEP 8, 2022 Additional $81 Million in ECF Funding Committed Funding windows SEP 6, 2022 USAC Projects $8.6B Contribution Base Policy & FCC SEP 2, 2022 Funding Commitments Hit New High Funding windows AUG 31, 2022 August Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews AUG 30, 2022 Funding Available for Eligible FY2022 E-rate Requests Funding windows AUG 26, 2022 CIPA Compliance Questioned Compliance AUG 24, 2022 $42 Million In ECF Support Committed Funding windows AUG 23, 2022 Nominations Sought for USAC Board Governance AUG 22, 2022 FY2023 Draft Eligible Services List Released Policy & FCC AUG 19, 2022 E-rate Achieving Goals, Say Applicants AUG 19, 2022 E-rate Bidding Restrictions Supported by Department of Justice Compliance AUG 16, 2022 Universal Service Fund Changes Recommended Policy & FCC AUG 11, 2022 Wavier Requested for Supply Chain Woes Policy & FCC AUG 11, 2022 FCC Commits Additional $68 Million in ECF Support Policy & FCC AUG 9, 2022 FY2023 Bidding Starts Strong Funding windows AUG 4, 2022 SECA Requests Bus Wi-Fi Clarifications Policy & FCC AUG 2, 2022 Fourth Quarter 2022 Cost Projections Policy & FCC AUG 2, 2022 July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUL 29, 2022 In Appreciation of CIOs Commentary JUL 27, 2022 Additional $77 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows JUL 27, 2022 FCC Grants ECF Deadline Waivers Policy & FCC JUL 22, 2022 ECF Disbursements Lag Behind Commitments Funding windows JUL 20, 2022 FCC To Hold a Tribal Workshop at The Cherokee Nation Policy & FCC JUL 18, 2022 FCC Proposes Increased National Standard for Minimum Broadband Speeds Policy & FCC JUL 15, 2022 Home Connectivity Study Shows Higher Traffic, Lower Speeds After School Hours Commentary JUL 14, 2022 Additional $266M in ECF Support Committed Funding windows JUL 5, 2022 FY2023 FCC Form 470 Available in EPC July 1 Policy & FCC JUL 1, 2022 Happy New Year! FY2022 Starts Strong Funding windows JUN 30, 2022 Additional $159 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows JUN 30, 2022 June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 27, 2022 Agencies to Promote Awareness of Federal Broadband Funding Policy & FCC JUN 24, 2022 E-rate Survey Closing: Last Chance to Impact Policy News JUN 24, 2022 FCC to Retire Legacy Commission Registration System – July 15 Policy & FCC JUN 24, 2022 EPC Outage Due to System Maintenance News JUN 22, 2022 Congressional Leadership Urged to Secure Additional ECF Funding Policy & FCC JUN 17, 2022 42% of FY2022 Commitments for Category Two Services Funding windows JUN 17, 2022 Summer is Here!  Three Things to Check Before June 30 PIA & reviews JUN 17, 2022 Certain USAC Customer Service Centers Closed – June 20 Funding windows JUN 14, 2022 E-rate Applicants Reminded to Certify Incomplete Form 470 Funding windows JUN 10, 2022 ECF Prioritization:  Requests by Discount Band Funding windows JUN 10, 2022 Proposed Third Quarter 2022 Universal Service Contribution Factor Policy & FCC JUN 9, 2022 Third Window ECF Applications Funded Funding windows JUN 3, 2022 Record Funding Commitment Pace Continues Funding windows JUN 1, 2022 Reply Comments Filed on E-rate Competitive Bidding NPRM Compliance JUN 1, 2022 May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAY 27, 2022 Permanent Support Needed to Keep Students Connected Policy & FCC MAY 27, 2022 FFL and Others Submit E-rate Competitive Bidding Reply Comments Compliance MAY 27, 2022 Total ECF Demand Reaches $8.5 Billion Funding windows MAY 26, 2022 Applicants Request Over $2.8 Billion in Third ECF Filing Window Funding windows MAY 20, 2022 $1.5 Billion E-rate Committed at Record Pace Policy & FCC MAY 20, 2022 Summer Deferral Starts May 27 PIA & reviews MAY 17, 2022 Additional $50M Committed in ECF Support for Window 1 and 2 Funding windows MAY 13, 2022 School Bus Wi-Fi will Help; Cybersecurity is Required Cybersecurity MAY 12, 2022 Rosenworcel Proposes Making Wi-Fi on School Buses Eligible for E-rate Policy & FCC MAY 10, 2022 Third ECF Filing Window Deadline Looms Funding windows MAY 9, 2022 Groups Urge Biden to Act on Sohn Nomination Governance MAY 6, 2022 E-rate Supported Sites Reach Eight Year High Funding windows MAY 6, 2022 Additional $39M in ECF Support Committed in Wave 14 Funding windows MAY 6, 2022 USAC Releases Cost Projections for Third Quarter 2022 Policy & FCC MAY 2, 2022 April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews APR 29, 2022 Groups Unite in Concern Over E-rate Bidding Portal Policy & FCC APR 29, 2022 Stakeholders File Comments on E-rate Competitive Bidding Compliance APR 29, 2022 FY2022 Funding Wave 2 Released Funding windows APR 25, 2022 USAC Releases FY2022 Wave 001 Funding windows APR 22, 2022 Record Level of Wi-Fi Investment Policy & FCC APR 22, 2022 Additional $37M in ECF Support Committed Funding windows APR 22, 2022 FFL Discusses E-rate Competitive Bidding Compliance APR 15, 2022 Soaring Demand for K-12 Wi-Fi Networks Policy & FCC APR 15, 2022 Amplifying for the Power of One Commentary APR 15, 2022 Rosenworcel Responds to Congress on Changes to E-rate Policy & FCC APR 12, 2022 FCC Grants Requests for Waiver on Late Filing of Form 471 Policy & FCC APR 7, 2022 FCC Announces Transition from DUNS to UEI for SAM.gov Policy & FCC APR 7, 2022 ECF Webinar FAQs – April 6 Funding windows APR 5, 2022 FY2022 E-rate Applicant Survey Funding windows APR 4, 2022 Bidding Analysis Presented to FCC E-rate Team Policy & FCC APR 4, 2022 Public Notice Announcing Third ECF Window Effective April 4 Funding windows APR 4, 2022 FCC Presents Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Estimates Policy & FCC APR 1, 2022 Report Highlights Success of Current E-rate Competitive Bidding Compliance APR 1, 2022 USAC Submits Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report PIA & reviews APR 1, 2022 FY2021 Annual Report By USAC Funding windows MAR 31, 2022 March Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2022 Funds For Learning Urges the FCC Against Sweeping Changes to E-rate Program Policy & FCC MAR 24, 2022 E-rate Wi-Fi Demand Has Doubled in Five Years Policy & FCC MAR 23, 2022 Third ECF Filing Window Dates Announced Funding windows MAR 23, 2022 E-rate FY2022 PIA Form 471 Procedures Approved PIA & reviews MAR 18, 2022 File Your E-rate Funding Request ASAP Funding windows MAR 17, 2022 Stakeholders File Reply Comments on Future of the USF Policy & FCC MAR 16, 2022 Comment Deadline for Proposed E-rate Bidding Portal Extended Funding windows MAR 15, 2022 FY2022 Application Filing Window Closes Soon Funding windows MAR 15, 2022 E-rate Program FY2022 Funding Cap $4.5 Billion Policy & FCC MAR 14, 2022 ECF Service Deadline Officially Extended to 2023 Funding windows MAR 11, 2022 Current Events Demonstrate Importance of Internet Access Commentary MAR 8, 2022 Nearly $64 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows MAR 8, 2022 FY2022 E-rate Application Deadline For New Tribal Libraries Extended Funding windows MAR 7, 2022 Motion for Extension of Time on Proposed E-rate Bidding Rules Compliance MAR 4, 2022 In 2014, FCC Said Not to Upload All E-rate Bids. Why Change Now? Policy & FCC MAR 4, 2022 Rosenworcel Announces Staff Changes Policy & FCC MAR 2, 2022 EPC Outage Due to System Maintenance News MAR 2, 2022 February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAR 1, 2022 Petition Urges FCC to Maintain Local Bidding Rules Policy & FCC FEB 25, 2022 Federal Agency Plans Takeover of Local Purchasing Commentary FEB 25, 2022 Groups Comment on Future of USF Policy & FCC FEB 23, 2022 Additional $86M in ECF Support Committed in Wave 10 Funding windows FEB 22, 2022 ECF Service Delivery Date Extended Funding windows FEB 18, 2022 Robust Competition for New E-rate Services Funding windows FEB 18, 2022 E-rate Program Deadlines Looms Funding windows FEB 16, 2022 Tribal Libraries Eligible for E-rate Effective March 16 Policy & FCC FEB 14, 2022 ECF Round 3 and Other Changes Proposed by SECA Funding windows FEB 11, 2022 More Time Requested to Use ECF Funding windows FEB 11, 2022 Senate Holds Hearing on Sohn Nomination Governance FEB 11, 2022 Additional $126M in ECF Support Committed Funding windows FEB 3, 2022 Rosenworcel to Lead Interagency Cybersecurity Forum Cybersecurity FEB 2, 2022 FCC Partners with IMLS to Address Digital Divide Policy & FCC FEB 2, 2022 Cost Projections for Second Quarter 2022 Policy & FCC FEB 1, 2022 Stakeholders Urge FCC to Open a Third ECF Filing Window Policy & FCC JAN 31, 2022 Board Meeting Details published by USAC Governance JAN 31, 2022 January Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 27, 2022 Tribal Libraries Now Eligible for E-rate Support Policy & FCC JAN 27, 2022 Comments on Proposed E-rate Bidding Rules Due March 28 Compliance JAN 25, 2022 Over $240M in ECF Commitments Announced Funding windows JAN 25, 2022 FCC Releases Affordable Connectivity Program Rules Policy & FCC JAN 25, 2022 Free E-rate Manager® Tool Availability Postponed News JAN 21, 2022 Applicants Posting E-rate RFPs Policy & FCC JAN 21, 2022 2021 USF Monitoring Report Released Policy & FCC JAN 14, 2022 FCC Aims to Nationalize K-12 Purchasing Policy & FCC JAN 12, 2022 FY2022 E-rate Filing Window Opens Funding windows JAN 10, 2022 Over $361M in Additional ECF Support Committed Funding windows JAN 10, 2022 USAC Announces Filing Window Webinars Funding windows JAN 4, 2022 Waiver Requests of ECF Reimbursement Cap Addressed Policy & FCC JAN 4, 2022 FY2022 Administrative Window Closes Jan. 10 Funding windows JAN 4, 2022 New Deadlines for Filing Comments on Future of the USF Policy & FCC

2021

DEC 29, 2021 E-rate Management Professionals Association DEC 28, 2021 December Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews DEC 27, 2021 Rosenworcel Appoints Seven Members to USAC Board Governance DEC 22, 2021 FY2022 E-rate Filing Window Dates Announced Funding windows DEC 20, 2021 Nearly $603M in Additional ECF Support Committed Funding windows DEC 17, 2021 FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed E-rate Bidding Rules Policy & FCC DEC 17, 2021 FCC Releases FY2022 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC DEC 17, 2021 Free Tool Helps Schools Compare Internet Costs PIA & reviews DEC 17, 2021 Notice of Inquiry on Future of the Universal Service Fund Policy & FCC DEC 17, 2021 OKC Metro. Library Celebrates Over $5M in E-rate Funding Disbursements Funding windows DEC 14, 2021 FCC to Consider Changes to E-rate Bidding Requirements Policy & FCC DEC 13, 2021 USAC System Outage PIA & reviews DEC 13, 2021 Proposed First Qtr 2022 Contribution Factor Policy & FCC DEC 10, 2021 82% of ECF Applicants Receive Commitments Funding windows DEC 7, 2021 Rosenworcel Confirmed Permanent FCC Chair Policy & FCC DEC 7, 2021 Coalition Supports Improved E-rate Bidding NPRM Policy & FCC DEC 3, 2021 E-rate Applicants’ Opinions Shared with FCC Policy & FCC DEC 2, 2021 FCC Grants ECF Invoice Deadline Waiver Policy & FCC NOV 30, 2021 Time to File Form 470 Funding windows NOV 30, 2021 November Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews NOV 23, 2021 Over $169 Million in ECF Support Committed Funding windows NOV 23, 2021 SECA Seeks Waiver of ECF Invoice Deadline Funding windows NOV 23, 2021 FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for December Open Meeting Policy & FCC NOV 19, 2021 No Home Left Offline Initiative Launched Policy & FCC NOV 18, 2021 FCC Seeks Comment on Affordable Connectivity Program Policy & FCC NOV 17, 2021 E-rate Program Legacy Systems and E-File Systems Outage Funding windows NOV 15, 2021 Record E-rate Funding by Nov 15 PIA & reviews NOV 12, 2021 Celebrating the 2021 Leadership Development Event Commentary NOV 11, 2021 Rosenworcel Nomination Hearing Scheduled for Nov 17 Governance NOV 10, 2021 No More Guessing: $4.51 Billion Needed Yearly for Homework Gap Policy & FCC NOV 9, 2021 Another $421 Million Committed for ECF Funding windows NOV 8, 2021 SHLB Coalition Voices Support for Cybersecurity Cybersecurity NOV 5, 2021 12.9 million devices requested via ECF Funding windows NOV 4, 2021 Funds For Learning Submits E-rate Survey Results to FCC Policy & FCC NOV 3, 2021 Cost Projections for 1st Quarter 2022 Policy & FCC NOV 1, 2021 SLD Publishes October Board Meeting Details Governance NOV 1, 2021 USAC Resumes News Brief Postings Funding windows OCT 29, 2021 E-rate Trends Shows Need for Network Security Funding Cybersecurity OCT 29, 2021 October Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews OCT 28, 2021 USAC Releases Administrative Procedures Compliance OCT 27, 2021 Fall 2021 E-rate Trainings Announced PIA & reviews OCT 26, 2021 Rosenworcel Named FCC Chair Policy & FCC OCT 25, 2021 Nearly $1.3 Billion Requested in Second ECF Filing Window Funding windows OCT 22, 2021 Nearly Half of Initial ECF Requests Committed Funding windows OCT 22, 2021 FY2022 Admin Window to Open October 26 Funding windows OCT 20, 2021 Groups Meet with FCC to Discuss Cybersecurity Cybersecurity OCT 20, 2021 FCC to Hold Webinar on Tribal Library Participation in E-rate Policy & FCC OCT 15, 2021 FCC Can Help K-12 Cybersecurity Cybersecurity OCT 15, 2021 2021 Leadership Development: Moving Forward with Resilience Commentary OCT 14, 2021 Stakeholders Submit Reply Comments on Proposed FY2022 ESL Policy & FCC OCT 14, 2021 EPC System Outage News OCT 13, 2021 ECF Filing Window Closes Today Funding windows OCT 12, 2021 Over $1.1 Billion Committed in Second Funding Wave Funding windows OCT 8, 2021 44% of E-rate Applicants Submitted ECF Funding windows OCT 8, 2021 E-rate Program Gift Rule Waiver Extended Compliance OCT 5, 2021 ECF Invoicing Now Available Via ECF Portal Funding windows OCT 4, 2021 Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report PIA & reviews OCT 4, 2021 Proposed Update to Definition of Eligible Libraries Policy & FCC OCT 1, 2021 8.8 Million Computers Requested in First ECF Funding windows SEP 30, 2021 September Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews SEP 29, 2021 Stakeholders Submit FY2022 Draft ESL Comments Policy & FCC SEP 28, 2021 Second ECF Filing Window Now Open Funding windows SEP 28, 2021 Senators Urge Biden to Appoint Rosenworcel Permanent FCC Chair Policy & FCC SEP 27, 2021 FCC Seeks Comments on ECF Forms Policy & FCC SEP 24, 2021 23% of Requested ECF Funds Committed in First Wave Funding windows SEP 24, 2021 First Wave of ECF Funding Commitments to Connect Over 3.6M Students Funding windows SEP 21, 2021 Late-Filed ECF Applications to be Processed During Second Window Funding windows SEP 21, 2021 Deadline: Draft Eligible Services List Comments Due Policy & FCC SEP 17, 2021 ECF Demand Highest for Laptops Funding windows SEP 15, 2021 EPC Outage Due to System Maintenance News SEP 14, 2021 USAC Preps For Next ECF Filing Window Funding windows SEP 14, 2021 Proposed Fourth Quarter 2021 USF Contribution Factor Policy & FCC SEP 10, 2021 E-rate Bidding Season Off to Slow Start Policy & FCC SEP 9, 2021 FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for Sept. Open Meeting Policy & FCC SEP 9, 2021 Nominations for USAC Board Due Nov. 8 Governance SEP 9, 2021 Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Eligibility Expanded Policy & FCC SEP 7, 2021 Regulatory Relief for Areas Affected by Ida Policy & FCC SEP 3, 2021 Record Funds Committed for E-rate by September Funding windows SEP 3, 2021 ECF Webinar FAQs – Sept 2 Funding windows SEP 1, 2021 August Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews AUG 31, 2021 Second Opportunity to Further Support Unmet Needs Policy & FCC AUG 27, 2021 FCC Publishes Draft FY2022 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC AUG 27, 2021 ECF Requested Dollar Amount Per Student Funding windows AUG 27, 2021 USAC to Fund All Eligible FY2021 Requests Funding windows AUG 25, 2021 Second ECF Filing Window Opens September 28 Funding windows AUG 24, 2021 FCC Seeks Nomination for USAC Board Governance AUG 20, 2021 66% of FY2021 E-rate Funds Committed Funding windows AUG 17, 2021 ECF Reimbursement Forms Coming Soon Funding windows AUG 17, 2021 FFL Congratulates Channing and Cynthia Compliance AUG 13, 2021 Serving K-12 Schools and Libraries with Integrity Compliance AUG 11, 2021 FCC Reminds Applicants of the ECF Deadline Policy & FCC AUG 10, 2021 USAC Extends Customer Support Center Hours Funding windows AUG 9, 2021 Association Reaffirms Need for Gift Rule Waiver Extension Compliance AUG 6, 2021 ECF Should Not Cap Taxes and Shipping Policy & FCC AUG 6, 2021 94% of E-rate Applicants Receive Commitments, E-rate Application Review Deadline Looms PIA & reviews AUG 5, 2021 USAC’s Training on E-rate Equipment Transfers Compliance AUG 4, 2021 Cost Projections for 4th Quarter 2021 Policy & FCC AUG 3, 2021 FCC ECF Webinar Recap Policy & FCC AUG 3, 2021 Emergency Connectivity Fund Common Misconceptions Funding windows JUL 30, 2021 July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUL 30, 2021 July 2021 USAC Board Meeting Details Governance JUL 29, 2021 Emergency Connectivity Fund, July 21, FAQs Funding windows JUL 29, 2021 USAC Weekly News Brief Takes a Hiatus News JUL 27, 2021 ECF Webinar by FCC On Frequently Asked Questions Policy & FCC JUL 23, 2021 Celebrating 15 Years of IEEW Impact: Making a Difference Commentary JUL 22, 2021 SUCCESS Act Introduced to Extend ECF by 5 Years Funding windows JUL 22, 2021 ECF Service Delivery Date Established Funding windows JUL 21, 2021 Get Students Online for Free. ECF Forms Are Due ASAP Funding windows JUL 20, 2021 BEAR PIN Removal Update Funding windows JUL 20, 2021 USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda Governance JUL 16, 2021 Stakeholders Urge FCC to Extend Gift Rule Waiver Compliance JUL 16, 2021 August 13 ECF Deadline is Quickly Approaching Funding windows JUL 16, 2021 Disposal and Transfer of Equipment PIA & reviews JUL 15, 2021 USAC Wants Your Feedback on IT System Enhancements News JUL 9, 2021 Record Pace of E-rate Funding for 2021 PIA & reviews JUL 9, 2021 3.3 Million Households Seek Discounted Broadband Policy & FCC JUL 9, 2021 Funding Year 2021 Started July 1 Funding windows JUL 1, 2021 FY2022 Form 470 Available July 1 Funding windows JUL 1, 2021 American Library Association Concerned About ECF Rules Funding windows JUL 1, 2021 ECF Filing Window Open: FCC Launches ECF Policy & FCC JUL 1, 2021 June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 29, 2021 One-time Emergency Connectivity Fund application window opens today Funding windows JUN 25, 2021 Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) “Homework Gap” Rules Clarified Funding windows JUN 25, 2021 Steps to Take Before ECF Filing Window Opens Funding windows JUN 24, 2021 FCC Releases Erratum for Emergency Connectivity Fund Policy & FCC JUN 24, 2021 FCC Extends Deadline for Special Construction Policy & FCC JUN 22, 2021 $160M Unclaimed as Invoice Deadline Closes In Funding windows JUN 18, 2021 Sorting Out Connectivity Funding Options Funding windows JUN 18, 2021 FCC Announces ECF Trainings Policy & FCC JUN 18, 2021 Biden Urged to Nominate FCC Commissioner Governance JUN 15, 2021 ECF Application Window to Open June 29 Funding windows JUN 11, 2021 Schools and Libraries: The Power is in Your Hands News JUN 11, 2021 Removal of BEAR PIN Requirement Funding windows JUN 9, 2021 FCC Submits FY2022 Budget Estimates Policy & FCC JUN 4, 2021 Record Pace of E-rate Funding in 2021 Policy & FCC JUN 4, 2021 ECF Webinar FAQs Funding windows JUN 4, 2021 ECF Clarification Sought by SHLB Association Funding windows MAY 28, 2021 On-Campus Wi-Fi Continues to Grow Policy & FCC MAY 28, 2021 Summer Deferral Starts Today PIA & reviews MAY 28, 2021 May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAY 21, 2021 Schools & Libraries Should Seek ECF Remote Learning Support Funding windows MAY 21, 2021 SECA Seeks Clarification on ECF Order Policy & FCC MAY 21, 2021 FCC Submits Draft ECF Form 471 to OMB Policy & FCC MAY 14, 2021 Emergency Connectivity Fund FAQs Funding windows MAY 11, 2021 Remote Learning Support (ECF) Launches in June Funding windows MAY 10, 2021 FCC Adopts ECF Rules, Details Pending Policy & FCC MAY 7, 2021 FFL Expresses Concern Over Proposed ECF Rules Funding windows MAY 7, 2021 Cost Projections for 3rd Quarter 2021 Policy & FCC MAY 7, 2021 Group Recommends Changes to ECF Benefits Funding windows MAY 1, 2021 Big Urban Schools and Telco’s Benefit Most Under Proposed ECF Funding windows MAY 1, 2021 FCC Allows Public View of Draft ECF Rules Policy & FCC APR 30, 2021 Broad Support for ECF Program Funding windows APR 30, 2021 April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews APR 23, 2021 130,418 Reasons Why E-rate Matters Funding windows APR 23, 2021 FCC Begins Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Testing Policy & FCC APR 16, 2021 C2 Requests Fuel FY2021 Growth Funding windows APR 16, 2021 ECF Comments Due April 23 Funding windows APR 14, 2021 2021 E-rate Applicant Survey Policy & FCC APR 9, 2021 Proposal for Homework Gap Funding System Policy & FCC APR 9, 2021 USAC Seeks EPC Feedback News APR 9, 2021 Broad Support for Homework Gap Program Policy & FCC APR 2, 2021 FCC Form 473 Updated Policy & FCC APR 2, 2021 USAC Submits FY2021 Demand Estimate to FCC Policy & FCC APR 2, 2021 USAC Publishes Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews APR 1, 2021 March Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAR 26, 2021 The FY2021 Filing Window Has Closed: What’s Next? Funding windows MAR 25, 2021 FCC Approves FY2021 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews MAR 19, 2021 FCC Announces FY2021 Funding Cap Policy & FCC MAR 16, 2021 FCC Starts Homework Gap Rulemaking Process Policy & FCC MAR 15, 2021 Proposed 2nd Qtr 2021 Contribution Factor Policy & FCC MAR 12, 2021 E-rate Ready to Help Remote Learning Policy & FCC MAR 11, 2021 COVID Relief Bill Includes $7.1B for E-rate Policy & FCC MAR 11, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – Emergency Connectivity Fund Funding windows MAR 5, 2021 FY2021 Procurement Slows Funding windows MAR 5, 2021 Calls for Modern, Unified Broadband Standard Policy & FCC MAR 4, 2021 EBB Vendor Registration Deadline Announced Funding windows FEB 26, 2021 FCC Releases EBB Report and Order Policy & FCC FEB 26, 2021 Overwhelming Support for E-rate Remote Learning Policy & FCC FEB 26, 2021 February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews FEB 19, 2021 $130M At Risk As Invoice Deadline Looms Funding windows FEB 19, 2021 FFL Comments on Remote Learning and EBB Compliance FEB 15, 2021 Senators Concerned About USF Sustainability Policy & FCC FEB 12, 2021 Telecommunications Act Turns 25 Policy & FCC FEB 12, 2021 New Invoice Deadline Rules Take Effect Funding windows FEB 10, 2021 Cybersecurity Petition Filed with FCC Cybersecurity FEB 5, 2021 Senators Support E-rate Remote Learning Policy & FCC FEB 5, 2021 Cost Projections for 2nd Quarter 2021 Policy & FCC FEB 1, 2021 FCC Seeks Comment on Remote Learning Support Policy & FCC JAN 29, 2021 Initial EBB Comments Received by FCC Policy & FCC JAN 29, 2021 Jan. Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 27, 2021 Remote Learning Petition Filed with FCC Policy & FCC JAN 22, 2021 Libraries Rely on E-rate for Internet Policy & FCC JAN 22, 2021 Form 471 Bulk Upload Templates Updated Funding windows JAN 22, 2021 Rosenworcel Named Acting FCC Chairwoman Policy & FCC JAN 15, 2021 Thousands of RFPs Posted. More coming. Funding windows JAN 15, 2021 Funding Year 2021 Application Window Opens Funding windows JAN 15, 2021 FCC Releases 2020 USF Monitoring Report Policy & FCC JAN 8, 2021 FCC Announces $24M Settlement Policy & FCC JAN 8, 2021 Cathy Cruzan to Serve on SHLB Board Governance

2020

DEC 31, 2020 Dec. Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews DEC 24, 2020 E-rate Supports 95% of K-12 Students Funding windows DEC 22, 2020 FY2021 Window Dates Announced Funding windows DEC 18, 2020 2020: Year in Review PIA & reviews DEC 15, 2020 Proposed 1st Qtr 2021 Contribution Factor Policy & FCC DEC 14, 2020 Gift Rule Waiver Extended Compliance DEC 11, 2020 Alvin Bates. In Memoriam. News DEC 11, 2020 Strong Start to E-rate RFP Season Funding windows DEC 10, 2020 FCC Updates Invoice Deadline Rules Policy & FCC DEC 10, 2020 Senate Confirms FCC Commissioner Policy & FCC DEC 1, 2020 Nov. Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews NOV 30, 2020 FCC Releases FY2021 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC NOV 30, 2020 Pai to Depart FCC in January Policy & FCC NOV 25, 2020 USAC Board Appointments Governance NOV 20, 2020 91% of FY20 Requests Processed by Nov 15 PIA & reviews NOV 20, 2020 Turkey Day Traditions Commentary NOV 18, 2020 Category Two Clarifications Sought Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2020 E-rate Delivering More (Faster) Connections Analysis NOV 10, 2020 E-rate Applicant to Pay $4.5M News NOV 6, 2020 Fall USAC Trainings: Guides’ Perspective Commentary NOV 4, 2020 FCC Grants 2-in-5 Waiver Policy & FCC NOV 4, 2020 Cost Projections for 1st Quarter 2021 News OCT 30, 2020 October Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews OCT 30, 2020 Quarterly USAC Board Meeting Highlights Governance OCT 29, 2020 USAC Releases FY2021 Admin Procedures Funding windows OCT 23, 2020 Applicants Request $126M in 2nd Window Funding windows OCT 23, 2020 FCC Announces New Headquarters Policy & FCC OCT 22, 2020 Fall 2020 Online E-rate Trainings Announced News OCT 16, 2020 FY2021 Admin Window to Open October 19 Funding windows OCT 16, 2020 E-rate Payments OnTrack Despite Pandemic Analysis OCT 16, 2020 First COVID-19 Window Applications Funded Funding windows OCT 14, 2020 FCC Issues Category Two Clarification Order Policy & FCC OCT 9, 2020 $14.5M in COVID-19 Relief Requested Analysis OCT 9, 2020 Streamlined BEAR Review Process PIA & reviews OCT 9, 2020 Online, In Touch Commentary OCT 2, 2020 $5.7M in COVID-19 Relief Requested Analysis OCT 2, 2020 USAC Publishes Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews SEP 30, 2020 Sept. Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews SEP 25, 2020 Cybersecurity Support is Needed Cybersecurity SEP 21, 2020 Second FY2020 Filing Window Open Funding windows SEP 21, 2020 Senators Urge FCC to Close Homework Gap Policy & FCC SEP 18, 2020 New E-rate Window Guidance Next Week Funding windows SEP 16, 2020 FCC To Open Second FY2020 Filing Window Policy & FCC SEP 16, 2020 FCC Commissioner to be Nominated Governance SEP 16, 2020 GAO Releases Fraud Risk Report Compliance SEP 16, 2020 Proposed 4th Qtr Contribution Factor Policy & FCC SEP 11, 2020 Respect Our Educators Commentary SEP 11, 2020 Use of Equipment Posing Threat Identified News SEP 11, 2020 SECA Suggests Charter Classifications Policy & FCC SEP 4, 2020 Draft ESL Replies Support Security Policy & FCC SEP 3, 2020 Gift Rule Waiver Extended to December 31 Compliance SEP 2, 2020 Colorado Requests Off-Campus Waiver Policy & FCC SEP 2, 2020 August Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews AUG 28, 2020 Tell FCC Network Security is Needed Cybersecurity AUG 28, 2020 54% of FY2020 Funds Committed Funding windows AUG 28, 2020 Industry Groups Push for COVID Relief Policy & FCC AUG 21, 2020 52% of FY2020 Funds Committed Funding windows AUG 21, 2020 FCC Receives 2021 Draft ESL Comments Policy & FCC AUG 19, 2020 FCC Grants EPC Waiver Policy & FCC AUG 14, 2020 50% of FY2020 Funds Committed Funding windows AUG 14, 2020 Don’t Miss this Window of Opportunity Funding windows AUG 13, 2020 FCC Seeks Nominations for USAC Board Governance AUG 12, 2020 FCC Cancels LCP Forfeiture Compliance AUG 6, 2020 FCC Grants Additional 471 Waivers Policy & FCC AUG 6, 2020 Groups Request Gift Rule Waiver Extension Compliance AUG 6, 2020 Cost Projections for 4th Quarter 2020 News AUG 4, 2020 FCC O’Rielly Nomination Withdrawn Governance JUL 31, 2020 $1.24B Committed for 19,512 Applicants Analysis JUL 31, 2020 July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUL 24, 2020 Around The World in 27 Years Commentary JUL 24, 2020 FCC Announces Enhanced Payment Portal Policy & FCC JUL 21, 2020 FCC Releases Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUL 17, 2020 SECA Seeks Eligible Purposes Clarification Policy & FCC JUL 17, 2020 COVID-19 and E-rate: July 2020 Policy & FCC JUL 10, 2020 Get a Jump Start on FY2021 Funding windows JUL 10, 2020 FY2021 Form 470 Now Available Funding windows JUL 6, 2020 USAC To Fund All Eligible FY2020 Requests Funding windows JUL 2, 2020 Over $1 Billion Disbursed in FY2019 Funding windows JUL 2, 2020 June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 26, 2020 85% of Applicants, $1 Billion Committed Funding windows JUN 26, 2020 MFA Coming to EPC in July Funding windows JUN 25, 2020 Commissioners Testify at Senate Hearing Policy & FCC JUN 19, 2020 Staying Universally Connected Commentary JUN 19, 2020 Pai: Help Keep Consumers Connected Policy & FCC JUN 19, 2020 Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 19, 2020 Pai Responds to Connectivity Concerns Policy & FCC JUN 12, 2020 Proposed Bill Funds Remote Learning Policy & FCC JUN 10, 2020 USAC Projects $10.2B Contribution Base News JUN 8, 2020 FCC Defers Form 470 Changes Until 2022 Policy & FCC MAY 29, 2020 Schools Need Option to Secure Networks Policy & FCC MAY 29, 2020 May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAY 22, 2020 Fast E-rate Decisions to More Applicants Analysis MAY 22, 2020 Weekly Funding Waves Continue for FY2020 Funding windows MAY 22, 2020 Summer Deferral Starts May 22 News MAY 15, 2020 Late Applications Decline Again Policy & FCC MAY 11, 2020 USAC Releases FY2020 Wave 001 Funding windows MAY 8, 2020 Record Count of Sites Seek E-rate Support Funding windows MAY 7, 2020 Cost Projections for 3rd Quarter 2020 News MAY 7, 2020 USAC Files FY2020 Demand Estimate Funding windows MAY 6, 2020 April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAY 1, 2020 Early 2020: Demand Up and Prices Down Funding windows APR 30, 2020 FCC Approves FY2020 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews APR 29, 2020 E-rate Can Stretch Edu. Stabilization Funds Policy & FCC APR 29, 2020 Use of Self-Provisioned Networks Clarified PIA & reviews APR 29, 2020 Groups Support $5.25B Emergency Funding News APR 24, 2020 $7.5B Needed For Off-Campus Connectivity Analysis APR 23, 2020 Stakeholders Support Enrollment Petition Policy & FCC APR 22, 2020 One Week Left to File for FY2020 Funding windows APR 17, 2020 Deadline looms for one-third of new 471s Funding windows APR 17, 2020 FCC Clarifies COVID-19 Waiver Policy & FCC APR 15, 2020 Urge Congress to Act Now Policy & FCC APR 10, 2020 E-rate is Built to Connect Students Commentary APR 10, 2020 USAC Publishes Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews APR 10, 2020 March Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews APR 4, 2020 Securing Connections to Students Cybersecurity APR 1, 2020 FCC Waives Deadlines due to COVID-19 Policy & FCC MAR 31, 2020 FY2020 Form 470 Deadline April 1 Funding windows MAR 27, 2020 Pace of Requests Slows as Focus Shifts Funding windows MAR 27, 2020 FCC Receives Debarment Rule Replies Compliance MAR 25, 2020 Congress & FCC Can Keep Students Online Policy & FCC MAR 20, 2020 Dear FCC: E-rate Can Connect Students Now Policy & FCC MAR 18, 2020 FCC Waives Gift Rules During Pandemic Compliance MAR 16, 2020 Funds For Learning COVID-19 Response News MAR 13, 2020 FY2020 Application Window Extended Funding windows MAR 13, 2020 FY2020 Funding Cap Indexed for Inflation Policy & FCC MAR 11, 2020 March 25 Form 471 Deadline Draws Near Funding windows MAR 6, 2020 FCC Settles SPIN Change Appeals PIA & reviews MAR 6, 2020 Equipment Security Threat Comments Policy & FCC MAR 6, 2020 USAC Releases New C2 Budget Tool Policy & FCC MAR 2, 2020 Vendor Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme Compliance FEB 28, 2020 Final Phase of Application Prep Begins Funding windows FEB 28, 2020 February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews FEB 27, 2020 Digital Learning Day 2020 Commentary FEB 21, 2020 Wi-Fi Procurement Setting New Records Policy & FCC FEB 21, 2020 Order Up Policy & FCC FEB 21, 2020 Seven Plead Guilty to E-rate Fraud Compliance FEB 14, 2020 All Facilities Should Qualify for C2 Funds Commentary FEB 14, 2020 Groups Comment on Debarment Rules Compliance FEB 14, 2020 Peace Through Business Commentary FEB 7, 2020 Part Time Students, Realtime Impact Commentary FEB 6, 2020 FCC Reaches Settlement with RHC Provider Policy & FCC FEB 6, 2020 Cost Projections for 2nd Quarter 2020 News JAN 31, 2020 Speed of USAC Appeal Decisions Improves PIA & reviews JAN 31, 2020 January Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 29, 2020 Strong Start to FY2020 Filing Window Funding windows JAN 29, 2020 Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights Governance JAN 27, 2020 FCC Eliminates C1 Amortization Rule Policy & FCC JAN 24, 2020 Connect K-12: Supporting Broadband Commentary JAN 24, 2020 Uptick in E-rate Bidding. Still Time to Act. Funding windows JAN 22, 2020 Cost Allocation Requirement Petition Policy & FCC JAN 17, 2020 2020: Looking Forward Commentary JAN 17, 2020 Deadline for $100M in Committed Funds Funding windows JAN 15, 2020 2020 E-rate Filing Window Now Open Funding windows JAN 14, 2020 Pai Responds to USF Cap Concerns Policy & FCC JAN 7, 2020 Administrative Window Closes January 13 Funding windows JAN 6, 2020 Comment Deadline: Security Threat NPRM Policy & FCC

2019

DEC 30, 2019 December Decisions Released by FCC Policy & FCC DEC 24, 2019 Pai Appoints USAC Board Members Governance DEC 20, 2019 FY2020 Application Window to Open Jan. 15 Funding windows DEC 20, 2019 2019: Year in Review PIA & reviews DEC 19, 2019 FCC Releases FY2020 C2 Budget Multipliers Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2019 2020 USF Anti-Deficiency Act Exemption Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2019 NY CEO Indicted in Mail & Wire Fraud Case Compliance DEC 13, 2019 Plan and Procure Now for 2021 Analysis DEC 12, 2019 FCC Releases C2 Order Correction Policy & FCC DEC 9, 2019 FCC Releases FY2020 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC DEC 6, 2019 $1.5 Billion Extra C2 Funds in 2020 Policy & FCC DEC 3, 2019 Improved C2 in ’21 With Bridge for All in ’20 Policy & FCC DEC 2, 2019 Nov. Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews NOV 27, 2019 FCC Considers Expanding Debarment Rules Compliance NOV 22, 2019 C2 RFPs Slow as Applicants Wait for Rules Funding windows NOV 22, 2019 Happy Thanksgiving from FFL Commentary NOV 18, 2019 Groups Suggest More 470 Changes Funding windows NOV 18, 2019 USAC Limiting Access to SPI Forms Funding windows NOV 15, 2019 Another Take on Network Security Cybersecurity NOV 14, 2019 Two Plead Guilty to E-rate Wrongdoing News NOV 13, 2019 Last Chance to Influence Bid Forms Funding windows NOV 8, 2019 FCC Should Support Network Security Cybersecurity NOV 8, 2019 SETDA Releases ‚ÄòBroadband Imperative III’ News NOV 4, 2019 Cost Projections for 1st Quarter 2020 News NOV 4, 2019 SLD Releases FY20 Admin Procedures Policy & FCC NOV 1, 2019 Stakeholders Suggest 470 Improvements Policy & FCC OCT 31, 2019 October Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews OCT 31, 2019 Equip. Posing Security Risks Not Eligible Policy & FCC OCT 30, 2019 Pai Addresses Caps, Overbuilding Petition Policy & FCC OCT 30, 2019 Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights Governance OCT 25, 2019 Extension Avail for Oct 28 Payment Deadline Funding windows OCT 25, 2019 Form 470 Dropdown Comments Due 10/31 Funding windows OCT 22, 2019 99% of K-12 Have Scalable Connections News OCT 18, 2019 Yes, Competition Lowers Broadband Prices Analysis OCT 17, 2019 Industry Groups Oppose USF Cap Policy & FCC OCT 17, 2019 Form 470 Essentials Funding windows OCT 11, 2019 Start E-rate RFPs Now. No Need to Wait Commentary OCT 11, 2019 FY2020 Administrative Window is Open Funding windows OCT 10, 2019 FCC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews OCT 10, 2019 FCC Seeks USAC Board Nominees Governance OCT 9, 2019 Your E-rate Briefing: Category Two Reform Analysis OCT 4, 2019 Raising Min. C2 Budget Lowers Shortfall Analysis OCT 2, 2019 FCC Eases FY2019 Bidding Requirements Policy & FCC OCT 2, 2019 Sept. Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews OCT 1, 2019 FCC Seeks Comment On Bidding Form Policy & FCC SEP 27, 2019 Consolidated Budgets Could Really Help Analysis SEP 27, 2019 Cochise Responds to O’Reilly Policy & FCC SEP 27, 2019 Kansas Town Closes Homework Gap Policy & FCC SEP 20, 2019 Broadband Needs Swift C2 Rulemaking Policy & FCC SEP 20, 2019 Senators Oppose USF Cap Policy & FCC SEP 20, 2019 Draft ESL Replies Support Security Policy & FCC SEP 19, 2019 Groups Request Expedited C2 Order Policy & FCC SEP 19, 2019 Deadline Set for Payment Form Update Funding windows SEP 13, 2019 $37M per Year for Security a Small Price Analysis SEP 13, 2019 Rosenworcel Wants Students Online Policy & FCC SEP 13, 2019 Join FFL at SHLB Oct 16-18 News SEP 7, 2019 C2 Reform Could Bring $100M+ Per Year Analysis SEP 6, 2019 Thune Convenes Rural Broadband Hearing News SEP 6, 2019 We’re Here, We’re Clear Commentary SEP 4, 2019 Strong Support for Category Two Cybersecurity AUG 30, 2019 Summer Comes Late For 500+ Applications Funding windows AUG 30, 2019 August Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews AUG 28, 2019 Document Retention Waivers Granted Compliance AUG 28, 2019 O’Rielly Expresses Overbuilding Concerns News AUG 23, 2019 Application Review Deadline Approaching PIA & reviews AUG 21, 2019 USAC Seeking Audit Firms PIA & reviews AUG 19, 2019 Stakeholders Agree on C2 Reform Cybersecurity AUG 16, 2019 85% of School Sites Received C2 Discounts Funding windows AUG 15, 2019 FCC Creates USF Fraud Division Compliance AUG 13, 2019 Update Required to E-rate Payment Form Policy & FCC AUG 10, 2019 C2 Data Provides Clues for New Budgets Analysis AUG 9, 2019 Board Meeting Details Published by SLD Governance AUG 9, 2019 Cost Projections for 4th Quarter 2019 News AUG 7, 2019 2019 Service Provider Training News AUG 2, 2019 FY2020 Draft Eligible Services List Released Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2019 July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUL 31, 2019 Address Homework Gap, GAO recommends News JUL 31, 2019 Industry Groups Oppose USF Master Cap Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2019 Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights Governance JUL 27, 2019 Applicants Rely on E-rate for Vital Support Analysis JUL 26, 2019 Upcoming SLD Board Meeting Governance JUL 26, 2019 FCC to Hold Tribal Workshop August 20 Policy & FCC JUL 19, 2019 E-rate Brings Faster Internet, Lower Costs Commentary JUL 18, 2019 USAC to Fund All Eligible FY2019 Requests Funding windows JUL 17, 2019 Comment Deadline Set for C2 NPRM Policy & FCC JUL 17, 2019 FFL Shares Survey Results with FCC Policy & FCC JUL 17, 2019 Groups Support Rural Fiber Options News JUL 11, 2019 Congress Concerned Over Master Cap Policy & FCC JUL 9, 2019 FCC Proposes Permanent C2 Budgets Policy & FCC JUL 9, 2019 Competition Lowers Broadband Prices Analysis JUL 8, 2019 New BEAR Notification Letters Issued Funding windows JUL 8, 2019 Stakeholders Respond to Fiber Public Notice News JUL 5, 2019 Deadline Extended for Master Cap Proposal Policy & FCC JUL 3, 2019 June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 28, 2019 O’Rielly Takes Aim at Rural Applicants Policy & FCC JUN 28, 2019 FY2019 is Finally Here! Funding windows JUN 28, 2019 One Last Thing to Do Before Vacation Funding windows JUN 21, 2019 FY19 Commitments Approach $1 Billion Funding windows JUN 21, 2019 Broadband Coverage Improvement Proposal Policy & FCC JUN 20, 2019 Petitioners Seek Overbuilding Regulations Policy & FCC JUN 14, 2019 FCC Threatens Cut to E-rate Funding Policy & FCC JUN 13, 2019 Comment Deadline Set for USF Budget Cap Policy & FCC JUN 13, 2019 SHLB Leads Efforts to Oppose USF Cap Policy & FCC JUN 13, 2019 Fall Applicant Training Dates Announced News JUN 7, 2019 FCC Notices Foreshadow Possible Changes Policy & FCC JUN 7, 2019 American Samoa Requests FCC Waiver Policy & FCC JUN 4, 2019 May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 3, 2019 2018 USF Monitoring Report Released Policy & FCC JUN 3, 2019 Budget Cap for Universal Service Fund Policy & FCC MAY 31, 2019 Fiber FCC Public Notice Released Policy & FCC MAY 30, 2019 Commissioners Consider C2 Modifications Policy & FCC MAY 29, 2019 Broadband Deployment Report Released Policy & FCC MAY 24, 2019 FY2019 Funding Commitments Trail FY2018 Funding windows MAY 23, 2019 Upcoming 2019 E-rate Trainings News MAY 20, 2019 Form 471 Deadline Appeal Decision PIA & reviews MAY 17, 2019 Old Funds Become Surprise New Liability Compliance MAY 16, 2019 Executive Order Blocks Tech Deemed Risky Policy & FCC MAY 13, 2019 April USAC Board Meeting Details Governance MAY 10, 2019 FY2019 Demand Shows Steady Growth Funding windows MAY 10, 2019 Suggestions for FY2020 Funding windows MAY 10, 2019 Broadband Workshop Announced Policy & FCC MAY 7, 2019 698 Applicants At-Risk Due to Form Design Funding windows MAY 3, 2019 Three Factors that Drive Speed of FCDLs Analysis MAY 3, 2019 Schools Notified about FY2019 Requests Funding windows MAY 3, 2019 Cost Projections for 3rd Quarter 2019 News MAY 3, 2019 April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews MAY 2, 2019 698 Applicants At-Risk Due to Form Design Funding windows APR 29, 2019 Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights Governance APR 27, 2019 FY19 Funding Decisions Released Apr 27 Funding windows APR 27, 2019 FY19 Funding Wave 001 Analysis Webinar Funding windows APR 26, 2019 Waiting for First FY2019 Funding Wave Funding windows APR 19, 2019 FCC Asked to Renew & Improve C2 Program Policy & FCC APR 19, 2019 87% of School Sites Apply for C2 Funds Funding windows APR 19, 2019 USAC Provides Special Construction Details Policy & FCC APR 15, 2019 FCC Moving on 5G Policy & FCC APR 12, 2019 68% of USAC Appeals Tied to FCDLs PIA & reviews APR 12, 2019 E-rate Legislation Introduced Policy & FCC APR 8, 2019 Pai’s Response on E-rate Concerns Policy & FCC APR 5, 2019 2018 Annual Report By USAC Policy & FCC APR 4, 2019 SECA Supports Form 470 Dropdown Relief Funding windows APR 3, 2019 FFL Supports FCC’s Amortization Proposal Policy & FCC MAR 29, 2019 FY2019 Window Closes with Vibrant Activity Funding windows MAR 28, 2019 FCC Approves FY2019 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews MAR 22, 2019 States Match $48 Million for Broadband Funding windows MAR 21, 2019 FRN Balance Verifications Funding windows MAR 19, 2019 Stakeholders Support FCC’s Proposal Policy & FCC MAR 19, 2019 FCC Presents FY2020 Budget Request Policy & FCC MAR 15, 2019 States Want Amortization Req’s Removed News MAR 14, 2019 E-rate Bill Addresses “Homework Gap” Policy & FCC MAR 12, 2019 Simplifying the C2 Budget System Policy & FCC MAR 12, 2019 Special Construction Regulatory Challenges Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2019 Form 471 Filings Due This Month Funding windows MAR 8, 2019 FY2019 Funding Cap Announced Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2019 Fiber Overbuild Concerns Raised Policy & FCC MAR 7, 2019 Senators Seek Contractor Transition Plan Policy & FCC MAR 1, 2019 470s Foreshadow Potentials and Pitfalls Funding windows MAR 1, 2019 February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews FEB 28, 2019 Special Construction Deadline Waived Funding windows FEB 28, 2019 Celebrating Digital Learning Day Commentary FEB 22, 2019 Last Day to File FY2019 Form 470: Feb. 27 Funding windows FEB 22, 2019 SHLB Seeks C2 Budget Clarification Policy & FCC FEB 20, 2019 Libraries Seek Gift Rule Clarification Compliance FEB 20, 2019 Category Two NPRM Sought by States Policy & FCC FEB 18, 2019 North Carolina Honors State E-rate Team News FEB 15, 2019 4-out-of-5 E-rate Sites Have Used C2 Funds Analysis FEB 14, 2019 Amortization Comment Deadline Released Funding windows FEB 11, 2019 FCC Staff Advises Commission to Keep C2 Policy & FCC FEB 11, 2019 Comment Sought on Reimbursement Forms Policy & FCC FEB 9, 2019 9,863 E-rate Coordinators Lead Process Analysis FEB 8, 2019 Recognizing the Hard Work of E-rate Staff News FEB 7, 2019 Two Indicted on E-rate Fraud Compliance FEB 6, 2019 Board Meeting Details Published by SLD Governance FEB 6, 2019 Join Funds For Learning at TCEA News FEB 6, 2019 New Fraud Division Created at FCC Compliance FEB 1, 2019 13% of FY18 Funds Pending, 752 Applicants Analysis FEB 1, 2019 Cost Projections for 2nd Quarter 2019 News JAN 31, 2019 New E-rate Amortization Rules Proposed Policy & FCC JAN 31, 2019 January Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JAN 29, 2019 Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights Governance JAN 25, 2019 Early FY19 Filing Activity Ahead of Last Year Funding windows JAN 25, 2019 Upcoming SLD Board Meeting Governance JAN 25, 2019 Dear FCC: Take Another Look At Voice Policy & FCC JAN 24, 2019 USAC Provides CA Wildfire E-rate Guidance News JAN 18, 2019 Form 471 Post-Filing Checklist Can Help Funding windows JAN 16, 2019 E-rate Tips for a Successful Filing Window Funding windows JAN 16, 2019 2019 E-rate Filing Window Now Open Funding windows JAN 15, 2019 Digital Divide and Broadband Policy News JAN 15, 2019 Broadband Deployment on Tribal Lands Policy & FCC JAN 11, 2019 Pace of C2 Bids Remains High Funding windows JAN 11, 2019 USAC States: We Are “Open for Business” Policy & FCC JAN 10, 2019 CoSN Releases K-12 Infrastructure Report News JAN 4, 2019 Record $370M Received for FY18 by Dec Funding windows JAN 4, 2019 FCC Grants CA Regulatory Relief Policy & FCC JAN 3, 2019 Senate Confirms Two FCC Commissioners Policy & FCC JAN 3, 2019 E-rate Funding Continues Despite Shutdown Compliance JAN 2, 2019 FCC’s Government Shutdown Guidance Policy & FCC

2018

DEC 31, 2018 FCC Releases December Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews DEC 28, 2018 School Safety and Cyberbullying Cybersecurity DEC 26, 2018 O’Rielly Shares Reform Proposals Policy & FCC DEC 24, 2018 FCC Grants Waiver of Red Light Rule Compliance DEC 24, 2018 FCC Reaffirms USAC’s Funding Decision Policy & FCC DEC 21, 2018 Looking Back at Calendar Year 2018 Compliance DEC 21, 2018 FY2019 Filing Window is Jan 16 to Mar 27 Funding windows DEC 21, 2018 E-rate Insulated from Gov’t Shutdown News DEC 20, 2018 Pai Names Six Members to USAC Board Governance DEC 14, 2018 $2 Billion Committed Faster Analysis DEC 14, 2018 FCC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews DEC 14, 2018 Stakeholders Seek Gift Rule Clarification Compliance DEC 7, 2018 Category 2 Bidding Activity Skyrockets Funding windows DEC 7, 2018 CoSN Releases EdTech Study Results News DEC 7, 2018 USAC Commits to Improved Service News DEC 7, 2018 Thanks for Listening, USAC Commentary NOV 30, 2018 Consortium Funding Delays Vex States PIA & reviews NOV 30, 2018 FCC Releases November Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews NOV 21, 2018 2018 Service Provider Training News NOV 16, 2018 Happy Thanksgiving – Your E-rate Guides Commentary NOV 16, 2018 Eligible Services Approved for FY2019 Funding windows NOV 9, 2018 E-rate supports 51 million students Analysis NOV 6, 2018 SLD Publishes Oct. Board Meeting Details Governance NOV 6, 2018 Cost Projections for First Quarter 2019 News NOV 2, 2018 E-rate Regulations Hide True Demand Funding windows NOV 1, 2018 North Carolina Seeks E-rate Deadline Waiver Funding windows NOV 1, 2018 SLD Releases FY19 Admin. Procedures Policy & FCC NOV 1, 2018 FCC Releases October Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews OCT 26, 2018 Don’t Delay-Ask for FY17 Invoice Extension Funding windows OCT 26, 2018 FCC Grants Invoicing Waiver Request Policy & FCC OCT 26, 2018 Florida Requests Last Date to Invoice Waiver Funding windows OCT 25, 2018 Upcoming SLD Board Meeting Governance OCT 19, 2018 Rules Force Applicants to Repay Millions Commentary OCT 19, 2018 USAC to Replace Solix News OCT 18, 2018 FCC Addresses Connect2 Appeals PIA & reviews OCT 18, 2018 FCC Rules Against Detroit Public Schools Policy & FCC OCT 12, 2018 Budget Regs Stop 29% of C2 Projects Policy & FCC OCT 12, 2018 FY2017 Invoice Deadline: Oct 29, 2018 Funding windows OCT 12, 2018 Fall E-rate Trainings Kick-off News OCT 5, 2018 SHLB Group Tackles E-rate Regs Commentary OCT 4, 2018 FCC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews OCT 4, 2018 USAC Opens FY2019 Administrative Window Funding windows OCT 2, 2018 FCC Grants Self-Provisioned FY16 Appeal PIA & reviews OCT 2, 2018 FCC Releases September Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews SEP 28, 2018 Schools Deserve Extra Bandwidth Commentary SEP 28, 2018 Install Deadline for $894 million in Projects Funding windows SEP 28, 2018 SHLB Supports NYC FCC Appeal PIA & reviews SEP 21, 2018 Regs Are Hurting, Not Helping, Applicants Policy & FCC SEP 21, 2018 Fiber Pending: 366 applicants, $384 million Analysis SEP 18, 2018 USAC Awards BPO Transition Contract News SEP 14, 2018 Simplified C2 other ESL Reply Comments Policy & FCC SEP 12, 2018 GAO Broadband Tribal Report News SEP 7, 2018 Funding Changes Lack Transparency Funding windows SEP 7, 2018 SLD Releases E-rate Training Dates News SEP 7, 2018 FCC Seeks Nomination for USAC Board Governance SEP 6, 2018 ALA Requests Fall E-rate Training Dates News AUG 31, 2018 Target Filing Dates Would Help E-veryone Funding windows AUG 31, 2018 FCC Releases August Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews AUG 30, 2018 Seven Indicted in E-rate Fraud Scheme Compliance AUG 22, 2018 RFCDL Guidance Cause for Concern Funding windows AUG 22, 2018 USAC to Fund All Eligible FY18 Requests Policy & FCC AUG 22, 2018 Fourth Quarter 2018 Cost Projections Funding windows AUG 17, 2018 No Funds Yet for WAN Construction in 2018 Policy & FCC AUG 17, 2018 Sept. 1 Review Deadline Approaching PIA & reviews AUG 15, 2018 Understanding Competitive Bidding Compliance AUG 10, 2018 In Pribilof, FCC Shows Common Sense Policy & FCC AUG 10, 2018 Annual Inquiry on Broadband Deployment Policy & FCC AUG 9, 2018 FCC Offers Relief for FY16 EPC Failures Policy & FCC AUG 3, 2018 Most Applicants Want ESL Expanded Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2018 Pai Responds to Congressional Concerns Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2018 FCC Releases July Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUL 31, 2018 USAC Seeks Project Management Firm News JUL 30, 2018 FCC Seeks Comment on FY19 ESL Draft Policy & FCC JUL 27, 2018 EPC Still Difficult, But Getting Better Analysis JUL 26, 2018 Hearing On Oversight Of The FCC Policy & FCC JUL 20, 2018 Wi-Fi Upgrades Coming.C2 Changes Needed Policy & FCC JUL 20, 2018 FFL Responds to Broadband Mapping Notice News JUL 18, 2018 Senator Urges FCC to Issue E-rate Funds Policy & FCC JUL 13, 2018 Applicants Voice Support, Frustrations Policy & FCC JUL 13, 2018 Upcoming Tribal Telecom Workshop Policy & FCC JUL 13, 2018 Vendors Reminded to File SPAC Commentary JUL 5, 2018 The First FY2018 Payments Issued Funding windows JUN 29, 2018 FY2019 Form 470 RFPs Start July 1 Funding windows JUN 29, 2018 FCC Releases June Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUN 29, 2018 Summer Deferral PIA Status PIA & reviews JUN 22, 2018 E-rate Vital for Internet Access News JUN 22, 2018 FY2019 FCC Form 470 Inaccessible Policy & FCC JUN 22, 2018 Meet FFL at ISTE News JUN 19, 2018 USAC Webinar: Post-Commitment Actions Funding windows JUN 15, 2018 E-rate Work Shifts to Summer Analysis JUN 15, 2018 Senators Seek Tribal Broadband Hearing Policy & FCC JUN 15, 2018 FCC Commissioner Nomination Hearing Set Governance JUN 8, 2018 $1 Billion Committed in Record Time Funding windows JUN 8, 2018 Pai Proposes Increase in RHC Program Policy & FCC JUN 5, 2018 Trump Nominates Next FCC Commissioner Governance JUN 5, 2018 Alabama Governor Weighs in on E-rate Policy & FCC JUN 1, 2018 $2.7 Billion: A Metric of Success Funding windows JUN 1, 2018 FCC Releases May Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUN 1, 2018 Using E-rate Reimbursements Safely Commentary MAY 25, 2018 $201 Million in FY17 Requests Still Pending Funding windows MAY 25, 2018 E-rate Bill Addresses “Homework Gap” Policy & FCC MAY 24, 2018 Commission Seeks Comment on 470 & 471 Policy & FCC MAY 23, 2018 FCC Addresses Regulatory Concerns Policy & FCC MAY 18, 2018 Fast Pace of Funding is New USAC Record Funding windows MAY 18, 2018 FCC Grants Form 471 Deadline Waivers Policy & FCC MAY 17, 2018 USAC Extends BPO RFP Deadline Funding windows MAY 17, 2018 District Seeks Punitive Damages News MAY 17, 2018 ALA E-rate Training Recommendations Commentary MAY 11, 2018 Got C2? Which Factors Drive Utilization? Analysis MAY 11, 2018 Call Center Transition Update News MAY 10, 2018 UETN Waiver Request Granted Policy & FCC MAY 4, 2018 One-third of Sites Capitalize on C2 Funds Policy & FCC MAY 4, 2018 Annual Duplication & Cost Savings Report News MAY 3, 2018 Third Quarter 2018 USAC Cost Projections News MAY 3, 2018 FCC Addresses Bidding Rules Concerns Policy & FCC MAY 3, 2018 SLD Publishes Board Meeting Details Governance MAY 3, 2018 FCC Issues FY18 471 Deadline Waivers Policy & FCC MAY 1, 2018 FY2018 Applicant Waiver Requests Funding windows APR 27, 2018 E-rate Broadband Steady, Voice in Decline Analysis APR 27, 2018 Congressional USF Monies Concerns Policy & FCC APR 27, 2018 Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights Governance APR 21, 2018 First FY18 Funding Commitments Issued Funding windows APR 21, 2018 Thank you Commissioner Clyburn Policy & FCC APR 19, 2018 USAC Seeks EPC Feedback News APR 17, 2018 USAC Submits Demand Estimate to FCC Policy & FCC APR 17, 2018 Chairman Pai’s C2 Budget Response Policy & FCC APR 16, 2018 2017 USF Monitoring Report Policy & FCC APR 13, 2018 Applicants Await FY18 Funding Decisions Funding windows APR 12, 2018 Webinar Looks at FY18 E-rate Requests News APR 12, 2018 Let’s Celebrate Libraries Commentary APR 9, 2018 Tribal E-rate Training By USAC News APR 6, 2018 Ethernet Fiber Dominates C1 Demand Funding windows APR 6, 2018 Key Data Points Omitted in Report Commentary APR 5, 2018 USAC Seeks BPO Services News APR 3, 2018 2017 Annual Report By USAC News MAR 30, 2018 $374 Million in Old Requests Still Pending Funding windows MAR 28, 2018 Universal Service ADA Exemption Policy & FCC MAR 28, 2018 Texas Gov Requests Speedy WAN Decisions News MAR 23, 2018 Better Prices Keep Broadband $ in Check Funding windows MAR 23, 2018 Waiver Request from Form 470 Guidance Funding windows MAR 22, 2018 USAC Experiencing High Volume Funding windows MAR 22, 2018 Hurricane Relief Window Update Funding windows MAR 20, 2018 Cyber Safety Roundtable Discussion Cybersecurity MAR 20, 2018 Officials Concerned About Funding Delays Policy & FCC MAR 17, 2018 E-rate Applicants Need to Hit Submit Funding windows MAR 16, 2018 Proposed Contribution Factor Policy & FCC MAR 13, 2018 SLD Seeks BPO Services News MAR 10, 2018 Public Schools Biggest Consumer of E-rate Funding windows MAR 9, 2018 Closing the Digital Divide, an FCC Priority Policy & FCC MAR 9, 2018 Pai Proposes Additional Relief Policy & FCC MAR 2, 2018 471s Both Leading and Lagging Last Year Funding windows MAR 1, 2018 Invoicing Relief Order Policy & FCC FEB 28, 2018 FCC Releases February Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews FEB 23, 2018 Count of FY18 E-rate RFPs Shows Progress Analysis FEB 23, 2018 Celebrating Digital Learning Day 2018 News FEB 20, 2018 FY2018 Funding Cap Set Policy & FCC FEB 16, 2018 Budgets Lead to One-Quarter of C2 Denials PIA & reviews FEB 13, 2018 FCC Presents FY2019 Budget Estimates Policy & FCC FEB 12, 2018 USAC Plans Improved Support Desk Funding windows FEB 9, 2018 Multiyear Contracts Impact Count of 470s Funding windows FEB 8, 2018 E-rate Industry Day News FEB 7, 2018 Keeping Our Kids Safe Online Commentary FEB 6, 2018 Broadband Deployment Report Policy & FCC FEB 2, 2018 Big Jump in E-rate Return of Funds Analysis FEB 1, 2018 Second Quarter 2018 Cost Projections Funding windows JAN 31, 2018 FCC Releases January Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JAN 31, 2018 E-rate Fraud Indictment Compliance JAN 31, 2018 Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights Governance JAN 30, 2018 FFL Shares 2017 E-rate Trends with FCC Policy & FCC JAN 26, 2018 FY2018: Fewer Requests, Higher Amounts Funding windows JAN 26, 2018 Celebrating 20 Years of E-rate News JAN 26, 2018 Upcoming SLD Quarterly Board Meeting Governance JAN 19, 2018 E-rate Insulated from Gov’t Shutdown News JAN 19, 2018 FCC Releases Agency Semiannual Report Policy & FCC JAN 18, 2018 FFL’s Statement on CDE Waiver Request Funding windows JAN 15, 2018 Bill Calls For GAO Study Policy & FCC JAN 12, 2018 FY2018 Forms 470 Outpace 2017 Funding windows JAN 12, 2018 Congress Urges GAO to Review FCC’s Plan PIA & reviews JAN 11, 2018 2018 E-rate Filing Window Now Open Funding windows JAN 10, 2018 FCC Reverses Net Neutrality Regulation Policy & FCC JAN 10, 2018 Trump Nominates Carr to Full Term Governance JAN 4, 2018 USAC Board Pledges Improved IT Systems Governance JAN 3, 2018 Invoices Delayed by USAC Missing Date Funding windows

2017

DEC 29, 2017 FCC Releases December Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews DEC 28, 2017 FCC Chair Appoints Board Members Policy & FCC DEC 22, 2017 2017 E-rate Year in Review PIA & reviews DEC 20, 2017 Second FY2017 Filing Window Requests Funding windows DEC 19, 2017 E-rate Tips to Start the New Year Right Analysis DEC 19, 2017 FCC Denies Recovery of Funds Appeal PIA & reviews DEC 15, 2017 Report Outlines E-rate Success/Challenges Commentary DEC 15, 2017 FY 2018 Filing Window Set Funding windows DEC 14, 2017 FCC Again Tells USAC to Improve I.T. Policy & FCC DEC 14, 2017 USAC Appoints New CEO Governance DEC 13, 2017 FCC Urged to Delay Net Neutrality Vote Policy & FCC DEC 12, 2017 FCC Seeks Comment on Waiver Request Policy & FCC DEC 8, 2017 A Global Perspective on Connectivity Commentary DEC 8, 2017 Hurricane E-rate Relief Update Funding windows DEC 8, 2017 FCC Grants Special Construction Waiver Policy & FCC DEC 8, 2017 Newly Certified E-rate Professionals Compliance DEC 1, 2017 Internet Equity Is More Than Net Neutrality Commentary DEC 1, 2017 FCC Releases November Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews NOV 29, 2017 Wildfire Regulatory Relief Request Funding windows NOV 17, 2017 USAC Opens FY2018 Administrative Window Funding windows NOV 17, 2017 SLD Training 2017: Candyland, Anyone? Commentary NOV 17, 2017 Senators Weigh in on C2 Public Notice Policy & FCC NOV 17, 2017 Hurricane Order Update Policy & FCC NOV 10, 2017 FCC Resets C2 Budgets at 7,135 Sites Policy & FCC NOV 10, 2017 Further Guidance on Hurricane Order Policy & FCC NOV 9, 2017 Summary of FCC Hurricane Orders Policy & FCC NOV 8, 2017 E-rate Leadership Change Announced News NOV 6, 2017 Pai Reassures Congress on Moving USF Policy & FCC NOV 3, 2017 Hurricanes Impact Millions of Students Funding windows NOV 3, 2017 SLD Training 2017: Expecting the Expected Commentary NOV 3, 2017 E-mpa¬Æ Marks 10 Years Setting Standards News NOV 3, 2017 First Quarter 2018 Cost Projections News NOV 1, 2017 FCC Releases October Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews NOV 1, 2017 SLD Releases FY18 Admin Procedures Policy & FCC OCT 31, 2017 Second FY2017 Application Window Funding windows OCT 27, 2017 Count of 470s Higher Than Recent Years Funding windows OCT 26, 2017 FCC Planning Another Hurricane Relief Policy & FCC OCT 25, 2017 Lego Batman is Very Wise Commentary OCT 25, 2017 FFL Responds to C2 Public Notice Policy & FCC OCT 25, 2017 First Lady Melania Discusses Bullying Cybersecurity OCT 24, 2017 Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights Governance OCT 20, 2017 E-rate Provides $55 Per Year Per Student Analysis OCT 20, 2017 Reminder: FCC Seeks C2 Comments Policy & FCC OCT 20, 2017 Upcoming SLD Quarterly Board Meeting Governance OCT 19, 2017 Verizon Agrees to E-rate Consent Decree Compliance OCT 13, 2017 FY2016 Invoices Due Soon Funding windows OCT 13, 2017 Education Superhighway Seeks Feedback News OCT 13, 2017 DC Training Best Suited for Newcomers Commentary OCT 11, 2017 Further Hurricane Regulatory Relief Policy & FCC OCT 6, 2017 Voices Silent on Phase-Out Analysis OCT 6, 2017 FFL and All4Ed Respond to Broadband NOI Policy & FCC OCT 6, 2017 FY18 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 3, 2017 FCC Releases Voice Phase Down Report Policy & FCC OCT 3, 2017 Senate Confirms FCC Chairman Pai Policy & FCC OCT 3, 2017 USAC Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report PIA & reviews OCT 3, 2017 USAC Announces EPC Changes News OCT 2, 2017 We are Still Leaving Students Behind Commentary OCT 2, 2017 FCC Releases E-rate Telecomm Data Policy & FCC SEP 29, 2017 Pai Can Build on Past Progress Policy & FCC SEP 29, 2017 Automatic Deadline Extensions Glitch Funding windows SEP 29, 2017 September E-rate Appeals Released by FCC PIA & reviews SEP 27, 2017 USAC Begins Official Start to CEO Search News SEP 26, 2017 FCC Seeks Nominations for USAC Board Governance SEP 22, 2017 FCC Asks About Category 2 Budgets Policy & FCC SEP 22, 2017 Wi-Fi Discounts Delivered to 42,000+ Sites Policy & FCC SEP 22, 2017 FCC Chair Talks Closing Digital Divide Policy & FCC SEP 21, 2017 USF Collection and Disbursement Process Policy & FCC SEP 18, 2017 Internet Safety; Can we do more? Cybersecurity SEP 15, 2017 Relief to Hurricane Affected Applicants News SEP 15, 2017 Form 470 Requirements Need Clarity Funding windows SEP 15, 2017 Form 470s on Fastest Pace in 4 Years Analysis SEP 15, 2017 2017 E-rate Applicant Training Announced News SEP 8, 2017 Proposal for E-rate Hurricane Help Commentary SEP 7, 2017 Broadband NOI Comment Period Extension Policy & FCC SEP 6, 2017 FY17 Commitments Hits $1Billion Milestone Funding windows SEP 1, 2017 FCC Advised to Extend NOI Comment Period Policy & FCC AUG 31, 2017 Help for Harvey Impacted Schools Commentary AUG 30, 2017 August Decisions Released by FCC Policy & FCC AUG 29, 2017 USAC Releases Call Center RFP News AUG 28, 2017 Notice of Inquiry on Broadband Deployment Policy & FCC AUG 25, 2017 Form 470 Changes Are Coming Funding windows AUG 25, 2017 USAC Seeks Recruiter to Help Fill CEO Spot Governance AUG 23, 2017 FY2018 Form 470 displays new feature Funding windows AUG 22, 2017 USAC Seeks Ideas for Managing Process News AUG 21, 2017 Treasury Decision Based on OMB Advice Policy & FCC AUG 18, 2017 FY2017 Decisions Maintain Pace Funding windows AUG 18, 2017 Voice Expenses Rise. FCC Can Help. Will It? Policy & FCC AUG 18, 2017 End of Summer E-rate Reminders Commentary AUG 11, 2017 E-rate Understates Need for Voice & C2 Funding windows AUG 11, 2017 USF Moving to Treasury from Private Bank Policy & FCC AUG 11, 2017 2018 Draft Eligible Services Reply Comment News AUG 4, 2017 Frustrated Applicants Look for Help Policy & FCC AUG 4, 2017 Rosenworcel, Carr Confirmed By Senate Policy & FCC AUG 3, 2017 Fourth Quarter Cost Projections Report Compliance AUG 1, 2017 July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUL 28, 2017 Pace of Payments and Decisions Improves Funding windows JUL 28, 2017 Comments Filed on 2018 Eligible Services Cybersecurity JUL 27, 2017 Aug 2 Vote to Appoint FCC Commissioners Policy & FCC JUL 25, 2017 USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Highlights Governance JUL 21, 2017 Special Construction Gets Special Attention PIA & reviews JUL 21, 2017 Upcoming SLD Quarterly Board Meeting Governance JUL 19, 2017 Senate Holds FCC Nomination Hearings Governance JUL 19, 2017 Summer Contact Period Reminder News JUL 14, 2017 Senate to Confirm FCC Commissioners Policy & FCC JUL 14, 2017 SLD Looking to Fill Fiber Analyst Position News JUL 1, 2017 Start of The Funding Year Funding windows JUN 30, 2017 FY2016 Hits $1B Disbursement Milestone Funding windows JUN 30, 2017 USAC Seeks Millions in Old, Disputed Funds Commentary JUN 30, 2017 E-rate Funds Committed 4X Faster in Q2 Analysis JUN 29, 2017 June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC PIA & reviews JUN 29, 2017 Brendan Carr Selected as Commissioner Governance JUN 23, 2017 E-rate Tips to Make Summer a Success Commentary JUN 23, 2017 Headed to ISTE conference? Come See Us! News JUN 22, 2017 FCC Seeks Info on FY18 ESL Draft Policy & FCC JUN 21, 2017 FCC’s FY18 Budget Request Hearing Policy & FCC JUN 19, 2017 USAC Releases FY2018 Form 470 Funding windows JUN 16, 2017 FY2017 Decision Pace Ahead of FY2016 Funding windows JUN 14, 2017 Jessica Rosenworcel to Rejoin FCC Policy & FCC JUN 13, 2017 FY2017 Funding Wave 2 Released Funding windows JUN 9, 2017 Pai Admin “Sorry” for E-rate Problems Policy & FCC JUN 6, 2017 Revised FY2017 Third Quarter Report Funding windows JUN 6, 2017 Online Applicant Training by USAC News JUN 2, 2017 Faster Broadband, More Lines, Lower Cost Funding windows JUN 2, 2017 Service Provider Training By USAC News MAY 31, 2017 May Appeal Decisions Released PIA & reviews MAY 31, 2017 Limited Invoicing Appeals Granted PIA & reviews MAY 30, 2017 New Service Provider Download Tool News MAY 26, 2017 First FY2017 Funding Wave Released Funding windows MAY 25, 2017 All Compliant 2017 Requests to be Funded Compliance MAY 25, 2017 Pai Reiterates Support for E-rate Policy & FCC MAY 24, 2017 FCC Presents FY2018 Budget Estimates Policy & FCC MAY 19, 2017 Demand Drops to $3 Billion Funding windows MAY 19, 2017 Infrastructure Letter Sent to President News MAY 18, 2017 FY2017 Demand Estimate Submitted Funding windows MAY 16, 2017 FCC Approves FY2017 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews MAY 11, 2017 Tips for Success After Filing Your Form 471 Funding windows MAY 10, 2017 Survey Seeks Feedback from Applicants Policy & FCC MAY 8, 2017 Filing Window Extended Hours Funding windows MAY 8, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Week Commentary MAY 5, 2017 E-rate Fundamentals Remain Strong Commentary MAY 5, 2017 Temporary SPIN Available Funding windows MAY 4, 2017 USAC CEO Henderson Resigns Governance MAY 4, 2017 O’Rielly Reacts to USAC CEO Resignation Governance MAY 3, 2017 Third Quarter Cost Projections Report News APR 28, 2017 The Elephant in the Room Commentary APR 28, 2017 April Appeal Decisions Released PIA & reviews APR 27, 2017 Fewer Applicants Applying for Discounts Analysis APR 26, 2017 USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Highlights Governance APR 21, 2017 Throwing Good Money After Bad Policy & FCC APR 21, 2017 Invoice Extensions Erroneously Granted Funding windows APR 20, 2017 EPC System Outage News APR 20, 2017 USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda Governance APR 19, 2017 USAC Told to Fix Flaws, Focus on Service Policy & FCC APR 18, 2017 Guidance on Reserving E-rate Funds Policy & FCC APR 18, 2017 SLD Schedules E-rate Webinar Funding windows APR 14, 2017 Significant Decline in Form 470 Applicants Funding windows APR 14, 2017 Competitive Bidding Reminders Compliance APR 14, 2017 2016 Disbursements Hits $500M Milestone Funding windows APR 8, 2017 E-rate on Strong Ground Despite Concerns Policy & FCC APR 7, 2017 Pace of Form 471s Lags Prior Years Analysis APR 6, 2017 E-rate Manager¬Æ Honored as Award Finalist Commentary APR 4, 2017 USAC Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report PIA & reviews MAR 31, 2017 Still Time to Post E-rate Form 470s Funding windows MAR 31, 2017 2016 Annual Report by USAC Policy & FCC MAR 30, 2017 March Appeal Decisions Released PIA & reviews MAR 27, 2017 USAC Shares EPC Known Issues Update News MAR 24, 2017 FY2015 Hits $2.5B Disbursement Milestone Funding windows MAR 23, 2017 E-rate Program Overview By SLD News MAR 21, 2017 Senators Express Bipartisan E-rate Support Policy & FCC MAR 21, 2017 Pai: “E-rate is a Program Worth Fighting For” Policy & FCC MAR 21, 2017 USAC Hires New VP of RHC Program News MAR 17, 2017 Extra Time for Certain Oct 2016 Invoices Funding windows MAR 17, 2017 Category 2 Budget Caps Adjusted for 2017 Policy & FCC MAR 17, 2017 Glitch Interrupts Form 471 Filing for Some Funding windows MAR 15, 2017 Telephone Bill Charge Explained Policy & FCC MAR 14, 2017 FY2017 Cap Set at $3.99 Billion Policy & FCC MAR 10, 2017 FY2016 Applications Still Pending Funding windows MAR 10, 2017 Senate Holds FCC Oversight Hearing Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2017 Chairman Pai Reappointed for Another Term Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2017 Senators Concerned by Pai’s Action Policy & FCC MAR 3, 2017 More Applicants File at Start of Window Funding windows MAR 3, 2017 Thank you, Jessica Rosenworcel News MAR 3, 2017 Groups Ask to Put Voice Phase-out on Hold Policy & FCC FEB 27, 2017 FY2017 Application Window Now Open Funding windows FEB 27, 2017 FCC Releases February Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews FEB 24, 2017 E-rate Now More Than Ever Funding windows FEB 24, 2017 SLD Extends Customer Service Hours News FEB 23, 2017 Urgent E-rate Deadlines Require Attention Funding windows FEB 17, 2017 Time Running Out for EPC Changes Funding windows FEB 15, 2017 Vendor E-rate Audit Procedures PIA & reviews FEB 14, 2017 A Closer Look At Applicant Audits PIA & reviews FEB 10, 2017 Feb 26 Deadline to Update EPC Site Profiles Funding windows FEB 10, 2017 O’Rielly Targets Excess Internet Access News FEB 9, 2017 FCC Waives Service Category Requirements Policy & FCC FEB 9, 2017 FCC Chair Addresses Digital Divide Policy & FCC FEB 9, 2017 Senator Concerned E-rate Report Rescinded Policy & FCC FEB 8, 2017 Chairman Pai Pledges Greater Transparency Policy & FCC FEB 7, 2017 Betsy DeVos to Lead Education Department News FEB 6, 2017 FCC Rescinds Report on E-rate Progress Policy & FCC FEB 6, 2017 O’Rielly to Lead Federal-State Joint Board Policy & FCC FEB 3, 2017 2017 Form 471 Window Open Feb 27-May 11 Funding windows FEB 3, 2017 FY15 Nears All-time Disbursement Record Funding windows FEB 2, 2017 $800M Available for Possible FY17 Rollover News JAN 31, 2017 USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Highlights Governance JAN 27, 2017 Waiting on FY2016, Looking to FY2017 Funding windows JAN 27, 2017 E-rate Form Changes May Impact Applicants Compliance JAN 27, 2017 Data Privacy Day Commentary JAN 25, 2017 New FCC Chair Wants to Close Digital Divide Policy & FCC JAN 25, 2017 FCC Chairman Pai Appoints Office Chiefs Policy & FCC JAN 23, 2017 No Deadline for Recovery of Funds Says FCC Policy & FCC JAN 20, 2017 Trump Appoints Pai FCC Chair Policy & FCC JAN 20, 2017 More E-rate Changes Needed Commentary JAN 19, 2017 E-rate Modernization Progress Report Policy & FCC JAN 18, 2017 FCC Releases January Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JAN 13, 2017 Applicants Await 2017 Filing Window Dates Funding windows JAN 13, 2017 FCC Releases 2016 USF Monitoring Report Policy & FCC JAN 10, 2017 FCC to Host USF Webinar Policy & FCC JAN 6, 2017 E-rate Wish List for 2017 Commentary JAN 6, 2017 Slowest 2016 Funding: Consortia and Fiber Funding windows JAN 6, 2017 Tribal Broadband Workshops Announced Policy & FCC JAN 4, 2017 SLD to Hire More Senior Staff Compliance

2016

DEC 30, 2016 FCC Grants Sweetwater Appeal PIA & reviews DEC 29, 2016 Additional Functionality Available in EPC Compliance DEC 23, 2016 2016 Year in Review PIA & reviews DEC 22, 2016 USAC Issues Another Large FY2016 Wave Funding windows DEC 21, 2016 Ombudsman Email Discontinued News DEC 20, 2016 USAC Plans to Update Site Profiles in EPC Funding windows DEC 16, 2016 25% of Applicants Waiting for FY16 Funding Funding windows DEC 16, 2016 FCC Chairman Announces Departure Policy & FCC DEC 14, 2016 Sen. Capito Urges Trump Broadband News DEC 14, 2016 FCC Chair Appoints USAC Board Members Governance DEC 9, 2016 Reminder: Post Form 470 Funding windows DEC 9, 2016 EPC “Known Issues” and Other Tips Commentary DEC 8, 2016 Homework Gap Reply Comments Filed News DEC 7, 2016 SLD to Expand Workforce News DEC 7, 2016 A Reminder: Competitive Bidding and EPC Compliance DEC 2, 2016 FY2016 Funding Slow, but Average Funding windows DEC 2, 2016 Foundation for Rural Services Grants News DEC 2, 2016 FCC Releases November Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews NOV 30, 2016 FCC Chairman Response on Homework Gap Policy & FCC NOV 18, 2016 Rosenworcel Confirmation Moves Forward News NOV 17, 2016 Ethernet Dominates Broadband Demand Funding windows NOV 16, 2016 FCC Releases Agency Financial Report Policy & FCC NOV 11, 2016 Open Letter to President-elect Trump Commentary NOV 11, 2016 A Culinary Take on USAC Training Commentary NOV 10, 2016 Response to “Homework Gap” FCC Petitions Policy & FCC NOV 7, 2016 FFL hosts E-mpa certification Compliance NOV 4, 2016 E-rate Can Help Close Homework Gap Policy & FCC NOV 3, 2016 MN Training: An Attendees Perspective Commentary NOV 3, 2016 USAC Releases Quarterly Report PIA & reviews NOV 2, 2016 SLD Releases FY17 Admin. Procedures Policy & FCC OCT 28, 2016 Invoice Ext. Deadline Moved to Oct. 31 Funding windows OCT 28, 2016 USAC Fixes Glitch Denying Inv. Extensions Funding windows OCT 26, 2016 FY15 Disbursements Hits $2B Milestone Funding windows OCT 26, 2016 USAC Talks Filing Window & Pending 471s Funding windows OCT 22, 2016 $541 million in Potential FY15 BEARs Funding windows OCT 22, 2016 FCC grants waivers on late filed Form 486’s Compliance OCT 22, 2016 Schools & Libraries Board Agenda Governance OCT 21, 2016 New Invoice Deadline Extension Tool Funding windows OCT 19, 2016 T-Mobile Settles Probe of Data Plans Policy & FCC OCT 19, 2016 PA Training: An attendee’s perspective Commentary OCT 14, 2016 More Schools Turn to Backup Internet Analysis OCT 14, 2016 Weekly SLD Vendor Webinar News OCT 13, 2016 It’s fall, y’all! Now get on the ball Funding windows OCT 13, 2016 An Initiative to Close the Homework Gap News OCT 7, 2016 Wi-Fi is an “Absolute Requirement” Policy & FCC OCT 7, 2016 A Blanket Invoice Extension is Needed Funding windows OCT 4, 2016 Udall Asks to Extend E-rate to School Buses Policy & FCC OCT 3, 2016 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews SEP 30, 2016 Slow(er) Pace of Form 470s Funding windows SEP 30, 2016 FCC Releases September Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews SEP 30, 2016 DC Training: An Attendees Perspective Commentary SEP 28, 2016 2016 Applicant Training Materials Available News SEP 28, 2016 EPC System Unavailable Sept. 28 News SEP 23, 2016 E-rate Meets Two FCC Goals, Say Applicants Policy & FCC SEP 23, 2016 Funding Decisions Slow Funding windows SEP 23, 2016 Connect America Fund Petition Granted Policy & FCC SEP 19, 2016 Ongoing Challenges with EPC Commentary SEP 19, 2016 FCC seeks comment on petitions Policy & FCC SEP 12, 2016 FCC Releases FY2017 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC SEP 12, 2016 FCC Seeks Nominations for USAC Board Governance SEP 9, 2016 25% of Sites Have Maxed C2 Budget Analysis SEP 8, 2016 SETDA Advocates for Increasing Access News SEP 2, 2016 FCC Denies More Invoice Ext. Requests Policy & FCC SEP 1, 2016 FCC Addresses Broadband Access In Alaska Policy & FCC AUG 30, 2016 FCC Releases August Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews AUG 29, 2016 Weekly Vendor Webinar Agenda Released News AUG 26, 2016 Applicant Training Registration Now Open News AUG 25, 2016 FCC Announces Tribal Broadband Workshop Policy & FCC AUG 25, 2016 USAC Seeks to Fill Key Positions News AUG 19, 2016 Floodwaters Place Louisiana in Spotlight Commentary AUG 19, 2016 EPC Maintenance Outage August 21 News AUG 19, 2016 SLD to Hold Weekly Vendor Webinars News AUG 16, 2016 FCC Says Sweetwater Decision Pending Policy & FCC AUG 12, 2016 2016 Funding Slow But Growing Funding windows AUG 12, 2016 Fall Training Dates Announced News AUG 12, 2016 Court Says States Set Municipal Broadband Policy & FCC AUG 12, 2016 FY2016 Invoices Now Payable Funding windows AUG 5, 2016 August Brings Encouraging Signs Commentary AUG 5, 2016 FCC Seeks Info on Broadband Adoption Policy & FCC AUG 3, 2016 USAC releases their Quarterly Report Funding windows AUG 1, 2016 Craig Davis to Lead the SLD News JUL 29, 2016 Submit Form 498 for Direct E-rate Deposits Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2016 FCC Releases July Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUL 28, 2016 FCC Says AT&T Failed to Offer Lowest Price Policy & FCC JUL 26, 2016 All “Workable” FY15 471’s are Completed Funding windows JUL 26, 2016 USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Highlights Governance JUL 22, 2016 Telco Discounts On-hold for EPC Analysis JUL 22, 2016 2016 Library and Consortia Window Closes Funding windows JUL 22, 2016 Find E-rate Data Faster Starting Aug 3 News JUL 15, 2016 Applicants Wait for Delayed 2016 Funding Funding windows JUL 14, 2016 Supporting Voice Services Policy & FCC JUL 12, 2016 SETDA supports SECA’s Invoice Petition Funding windows JUL 8, 2016 FCC Recieves Comments on Draft FY17 ESL Policy & FCC JUL 8, 2016 FCC Schedules Tribal Broadband Training Policy & FCC JUL 7, 2016 USAC Service Provider Call Notes July 2016 Analysis JUL 1, 2016 E-rate Year Kicks-Off with Questions Policy & FCC JUN 30, 2016 FY2017 FCC Form 470 Available July 1 Policy & FCC JUN 30, 2016 FCC Releases June Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUN 29, 2016 FCC Chair Responds to Roby Policy & FCC JUN 28, 2016 Service Provider Call Notes June 2016 News JUN 24, 2016 2016 USAC Training Highlights Commentary JUN 24, 2016 Libraries Support SECA’s Invoice Petition Funding windows JUN 24, 2016 Visit Funds for Learning at ISTE 2016 Commentary JUN 23, 2016 Switching and Wi-Fi Lead C2 Requests Policy & FCC JUN 17, 2016 Lit Fiber Dominates FY2016 C1 Requests Funding windows JUN 16, 2016 Funding Letters Issued in Record Time Funding windows JUN 13, 2016 Chairman Wheeler Responds to Senators Policy & FCC JUN 10, 2016 Wheeler Answers EPC Questions Policy & FCC JUN 10, 2016 And Funding for All Commentary JUN 9, 2016 FCC Approves FY 2016 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews JUN 8, 2016 All Eligible 2016 Applications to be Funded Compliance JUN 7, 2016 USAC Releases 2016 Demand Estimate Funding windows JUN 6, 2016 FCC Releases Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUN 3, 2016 Filing Window Closing Thoughts Funding windows JUN 2, 2016 USAC Service Provider Call Notes June 2016 Analysis JUN 1, 2016 FCC Releases May Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUN 1, 2016 Schools Dropout or Seek Outside Help Analysis MAY 31, 2016 FCC Releases CAF Order and FNPRM Policy & FCC MAY 27, 2016 Late Surge of School 471s Falls Short Funding windows MAY 27, 2016 Next Steps for E-rate Funding Commentary MAY 27, 2016 Stakeholders Support SECA’s Petition Funding windows MAY 20, 2016 New Application Review Process PIA & reviews MAY 20, 2016 Deadline for Schools Approaches Funding windows MAY 16, 2016 States Petition for Invoice Help Funding windows MAY 16, 2016 Temporary SPIN Now Available Funding windows MAY 13, 2016 Senator Questions FCC Oversight of EPC Policy & FCC MAY 13, 2016 USAC Cuts Payments, Provides Little Detail Commentary MAY 13, 2016 Payments Reach $1 Billion in Record Time Funding windows MAY 11, 2016 Senators Inquire About RHC Consultants Policy & FCC MAY 9, 2016 New Payment Process Starts July 1 Funding windows MAY 7, 2016 USAC Report: Rising Impact of PQAs News MAY 7, 2016 2016 Funding Cap $3.94 billion Policy & FCC APR 29, 2016 Surge of 471s Expected Funding windows APR 29, 2016 Grace not Granted Policy & FCC APR 27, 2016 FCC Modernizes Lifeline Program Policy & FCC APR 27, 2016 USAC announces Mel Blackwell to retire News APR 27, 2016 USAC Expects 1st FY16 Wave in June Funding windows APR 26, 2016 Citing Efficiency, FCC Denies Payments Policy & FCC APR 25, 2016 Schools & Libraries Board Agenda Governance APR 23, 2016 Use E-xtra Time Wisely Funding windows APR 21, 2016 New USAC Service Provider Training Dates News APR 18, 2016 Upcoming EPC Improvements News APR 15, 2016 2016 Deadline Extended, PIA Begins PIA & reviews APR 15, 2016 53.6 Million Reasons We File Analysis APR 14, 2016 Commissioner Clyburn Announces Tour News APR 12, 2016 USAC Releases 2015 Annual Report News APR 9, 2016 ESA Filing Guide Released News APR 9, 2016 Groups Request EPC Fixes, More Time Policy & FCC APR 8, 2016 RFPs Surge, Funding Requests Languish Funding windows APR 6, 2016 USAC 2016 Service Provider Training News APR 6, 2016 CoSN Underscores E-rate, Honors FFL CEO News APR 4, 2016 USAC Releases Updated Templates Funding windows APR 1, 2016 Lifeline to the Future Policy & FCC APR 1, 2016 EPC Frustrations Mount Funding windows MAR 31, 2016 FCC Releases March Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews MAR 31, 2016 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2016 FY2016 Form 470 Deadline Funding windows MAR 25, 2016 New Form 471s Lag Behind 2015 Funding windows MAR 24, 2016 New EPC Rules for Part-Time Students News MAR 18, 2016 Managing a Successful E-rate RFP Analysis MAR 18, 2016 Record Funds Committed in 2015 Funding windows MAR 16, 2016 USAC Provides Data Entry Support News MAR 11, 2016 Bids Heating Up, Requests On-Track Funding windows MAR 11, 2016 Bringing Broadband Home Policy & FCC MAR 11, 2016 FY2016 Service Description Guide Funding windows MAR 4, 2016 Coming March 18: E-rate Manager¬Æ v16.1 Compliance MAR 4, 2016 Idaho State Network Loses Case Policy & FCC MAR 4, 2016 A Quick Guide to Using EPC Funding windows MAR 4, 2016 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – Mar. 2016 Analysis FEB 28, 2016 Discount Requests on Pace Despite EPC Funding windows FEB 26, 2016 Announcing E-rate Manager v16.1 Funding windows FEB 26, 2016 USAC deploys Enhancements to Form 471 tool Funding windows FEB 19, 2016 Form 470 Postings Slower, Likely Lower Funding windows FEB 19, 2016 PBS NewsHour Highlights E-rate News FEB 18, 2016 FRN Balance Verifications Funding windows FEB 14, 2016 Early Filers Test EPC Funding windows FEB 12, 2016 Share your EPC Feedback Funding windows FEB 12, 2016 FCC Seeks USF Support Policy & FCC FEB 8, 2016 The Telecomm Act Post Commentary FEB 5, 2016 Three Facts about the Filing Window Funding windows FEB 5, 2016 E-rate Bids Slow and Steady Analysis FEB 5, 2016 GAO Recommendations To FCC Policy & FCC FEB 5, 2016 USAC Releases Quarterly Report Policy & FCC FEB 4, 2016 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – Feb. 2016 Analysis FEB 2, 2016 New SLD Tools Released Prior to Filing Window Funding windows JAN 29, 2016 Timing Your Application Funding windows JAN 25, 2016 USAC Announces FY2016 Filing Window Funding windows JAN 25, 2016 Compare & Connect Tool Helps Applicants News JAN 22, 2016 Pace of Form 470 Filings Still Lagging Funding windows JAN 21, 2016 Tips for EPC, Filing 470s Funding windows JAN 15, 2016 5 Steps to Prepare for the 2016 Filing Window Funding windows JAN 11, 2016 Groups Voice Support for Lifeline Reform Policy & FCC JAN 8, 2016 One-quarter of Applicants Have Filed Form 470 Funding windows JAN 8, 2016 FCC Chairman Appoints Six USAC Board Members Governance JAN 8, 2016 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – Jan. 2016 Analysis JAN 7, 2016 USAC Hires New Staff News JAN 4, 2016 FCC Releases 2015 USF Monitoring Report Policy & FCC

2015

DEC 24, 2015 NYC Fined $3 Million, Forfeits $1.5 Billion News DEC 21, 2015 USAC Estimates $1.9B Available For FY16 Rollover Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2015 2015 E-rate Year in Review PIA & reviews DEC 18, 2015 USAC Provides FY2016 Filing Window Update Funding windows DEC 16, 2015 A Long Time Ago On A Site Visit Far, Far Away Commentary DEC 11, 2015 Voice Service, Data Switches, Wi-Fi Lead in 470s Policy & FCC DEC 11, 2015 Educating Students Takes Center Stage in DC Commentary DEC 10, 2015 Obama Signs Every Student Succeeds Act Policy & FCC DEC 4, 2015 Set the Filing Window Deadline. Please. Funding windows DEC 4, 2015 New Form 471 Information approved by OMB Funding windows DEC 3, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – Dec 2015 Analysis DEC 2, 2015 Form 498 In EPC for Applicants Requesting BEARS Policy & FCC NOV 20, 2015 E-rate Emojis Funding windows NOV 20, 2015 The Survival Kit Survives Commentary NOV 20, 2015 USAC Applicant Training Highlights: Portland Analysis NOV 17, 2015 FCC Publishes Internet Access Cost Comparison Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2015 USAC Service Provider Notes – November 2015 Analysis NOV 13, 2015 E-rate Payments Flowing Faster Funding windows NOV 13, 2015 USAC Applicant Training Highlights: Philadelphia Analysis NOV 13, 2015 Got E-rate Questions? Commentary NOV 6, 2015 470s Submissions Accelerate and Other Updates Funding windows NOV 6, 2015 USAC Fall Applicant Training – Los Angeles Analysis NOV 6, 2015 Phishing Attack on USAC E-mail Recipients Cybersecurity NOV 4, 2015 USAC Submits FY2016 Administrative Procedures Funding windows NOV 4, 2015 FCC Releases October E-rate Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews OCT 30, 2015 USAC Working to Improve EPC Analysis OCT 30, 2015 New Form 471 Submitted to OMB for Approval Funding windows OCT 30, 2015 USAC Fall Applicant Training – New Orleans Analysis OCT 30, 2015 Schools & Libraries Meeting: October 26, 2015 Governance OCT 23, 2015 Procrastination Station Compliance OCT 23, 2015 USAC Schools and Libraries Board Meeting Agenda Governance OCT 23, 2015 USAC Fall Applicant Training – Minneapolis, Minnesota Analysis OCT 16, 2015 USAC on Pace for Record FY2014 Payments Funding windows OCT 16, 2015 Reminder: October 28 Invoice Deadline Funding windows OCT 14, 2015 USAC Fall Applicant Training – Albuquerque, New Mexico October 13, 2015 Analysis OCT 9, 2015 USAC Fall Applicant Training – Tampa, Florida October 8, 2015 Analysis OCT 6, 2015 Over Half of Participants Registered in EPC Analysis OCT 2, 2015 USAC 2015 Fall Training Highlights: Washington DC Analysis OCT 2, 2015 2015 Applicant Training Materials Available News OCT 1, 2015 USAC Vice President Updates E-rate Stakeholders Funding windows OCT 1, 2015 FCC Releases September E-rate Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews OCT 1, 2015 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews SEP 25, 2015 USAC Sets Record Pace for FY2015 Funding windows SEP 25, 2015 Duplicative Standards Commentary SEP 25, 2015 Be First to Know: Applicant Training Live Tweets Commentary SEP 24, 2015 USAC Updates Website Guidance Analysis SEP 18, 2015 470s Follow Slow Pace of 2015 Funding windows SEP 18, 2015 FY2016 Eligible Services List: A Closer Look Policy & FCC SEP 11, 2015 Funding Year 2016 Eligible Services List Finalized Policy & FCC SEP 11, 2015 Read the Report and Share Your Thoughts Policy & FCC SEP 11, 2015 Survey Results Submitted to FCC Policy & FCC SEP 8, 2015 FCC Releases August E-rate Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews SEP 3, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – September 2015 Analysis SEP 2, 2015 65% of FY2015 Applications Processed Funding windows AUG 31, 2015 USAC Seeks Director of Schools and Libraries News AUG 28, 2015 Dandy Decade Commentary AUG 28, 2015 Remembering Hurricane Katrina Commentary AUG 27, 2015 FY2015 “Workable” Form 471 Commitment Funding windows AUG 25, 2015 Cautionary Tale: LCP Audits Continue PIA & reviews AUG 21, 2015 Slow Pace of FY2016 470s Funding windows AUG 21, 2015 Horse Pucky Commentary AUG 14, 2015 Pro Proactive Commentary AUG 14, 2015 FCC Releases NOI on National Broadband Deployment Policy & FCC AUG 12, 2015 FCC Requests Further Paperwork Reduction Act Comments on FY 2016 Form 471 Policy & FCC AUG 12, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – August 2015 Analysis AUG 7, 2015 USAC Maintains Strong Pace of Decisions Funding windows AUG 7, 2015 Fast Facts: 2015 Voice Service Phase-Down Policy & FCC JUL 31, 2015 FCC Releases July E-rate Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUL 29, 2015 FCC Approves AT&T Acquisition of DIRECTV Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2015 USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: July 27, 2015 Governance JUL 24, 2015 Application Trends: Low-Cost Internet Bidding Exemption Policy & FCC JUL 22, 2015 USAC Schools and Libraries Board Meeting Agenda Governance JUL 17, 2015 Fast Facts: FY2015 Category 2 Budget Utilization Policy & FCC JUL 17, 2015 President Announces New Broadband Initiative News JUL 10, 2015 FY2015 Category 1: A Sea of Small Applications Funding windows JUL 10, 2015 FCC Releases June E-rate Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUL 9, 2015 FY2016 FCC Form 470 now available Policy & FCC JUN 25, 2015 Visit Funds For Learning at ISTE 2015! Commentary JUN 25, 2015 FCC Receives Comments on FY2016 Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUN 25, 2015 USAC E-rate Portal Coming Soon News JUN 22, 2015 Funds For Learning Submits Draft ESL Comments Policy & FCC JUN 19, 2015 FY2015: Funding Decisions at a Record Pace Funding windows JUN 19, 2015 USAC Announces VP of Stakeholder Engagement News JUN 19, 2015 FFL Supports Digital Learning Equity Act Policy & FCC JUN 11, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – June 2015 Analysis JUN 11, 2015 Got Duplicative Services? PIA & reviews JUN 5, 2015 USAC Preps Launch of New Web Portal Commentary JUN 4, 2015 USAC Publishes Service Provider Training Materials Funding windows JUN 4, 2015 FCC Releases May Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews MAY 29, 2015 Congratulations JulieAnn Robison! Commentary MAY 29, 2015 Receiving Timely FY 2015 Commitments Funding windows MAY 29, 2015 FY2015: Better Late Than Never Funding windows MAY 22, 2015 USAC Releases First FY2015 Funding Wave Funding windows MAY 22, 2015 FCC Releases FY2016 Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC MAY 22, 2015 FCC Requests Emergency Approval for FY2016 Forms 470 and 471 Policy & FCC MAY 14, 2015 FCC Agenda for E-rate Fiber Workshop Policy & FCC MAY 14, 2015 FCC Denies Invoice Extension Requests Policy & FCC MAY 13, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – May 2015 Analysis MAY 13, 2015 E-rate Remains High Priority at FCC Policy & FCC MAY 8, 2015 FCC Authorizes USAC to Fund All FY2015 Applications Policy & FCC MAY 8, 2015 USAC Issues Quarterly Report Policy & FCC MAY 8, 2015 USAC Announces 2015 Applicant Training Dates News MAY 7, 2015 USAC Releases FY 2015 Demand Estimate Funding windows MAY 7, 2015 Honoring Our Nation’s Educators Commentary MAY 4, 2015 Hot Topics: Advance Installation of Internal Connections Policy & FCC MAY 1, 2015 FCC Chairman Wheeler Releases Statement on Passing of Charles Benton Policy & FCC MAY 1, 2015 FCC Releases Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews APR 30, 2015 FFL Urges Commission Not to Eliminate Voice Services Policy & FCC APR 28, 2015 USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: April 27, 2015 Governance APR 24, 2015 USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda Governance APR 23, 2015 A Crystal Ball for E-rate 2.0 Success Compliance APR 20, 2015 Temporary SPIN for New E-rate Service Providers Policy & FCC APR 17, 2015 FCC Releases Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews APR 16, 2015 Voice in the New E-rate Funding windows APR 14, 2015 Reply Deadlines Set for Reconsideration Petitions Funding windows APR 10, 2015 Staring Down the Finish Line Funding windows APR 10, 2015 Awaiting Results of the Pilot Off-Campus Connectivity Program Policy & FCC APR 9, 2015 FCC E-rate Workshop on New Fiber Rules Policy & FCC APR 9, 2015 FCC Releases Petitions for Reconsideration Policy & FCC APR 3, 2015 Answers for Your E-rate Questions Commentary APR 3, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – April 2015 Analysis APR 1, 2015 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews MAR 31, 2015 USAC Releases 2014 Annual Report Policy & FCC MAR 30, 2015 FCC Approves FY 2015 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews MAR 27, 2015 Funding Year 2015 E-rate Eligibility Q&A Funding windows MAR 27, 2015 FY 2015 Requested Amount Tops $1 Billion Funding windows MAR 24, 2015 FY 2015 Application Review Process PIA & reviews MAR 20, 2015 FY 2015 E-rate Demand Analysis – Mar 20th Update Funding windows MAR 18, 2015 SHLB Releases Broadband Progress Report Policy & FCC MAR 17, 2015 Peter Taylor Named USAC CIO Policy & FCC MAR 13, 2015 Early Analysis of FY 2015 E-rate Demand Funding windows MAR 12, 2015 FY 2015 E-rate Filing Deadline Formally Extended Funding windows MAR 10, 2015 FFL Shares Filing Deadline Survey Results Funding windows MAR 10, 2015 Survey Results: FY 2015 Filing Window Extension Funding windows MAR 9, 2015 Survey: 471 Deadline Extension? Funding windows MAR 6, 2015 Count of E-rate Form 471 Applications Funding windows MAR 5, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – March 2015 Analysis FEB 27, 2015 Historic Shift in Form 470 Trends Funding windows FEB 26, 2015 Last Date to Start FY 2015 E-rate Procurement Funding windows FEB 23, 2015 E-rate 2.0 and Asset Tracking Policy & FCC FEB 19, 2015 FY 2015 Filing Window Analysis – Feb 19th Update Funding windows FEB 17, 2015 Item 21 Service Description Guide Commentary FEB 13, 2015 Planning Ahead, Choosing Correctly Funding windows FEB 13, 2015 FY 2015 Filing Window Analysis – Feb 13th Update Funding windows FEB 12, 2015 Deadline Reminder from the U.S. Department of Education Funding windows FEB 12, 2015 FCC Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request Policy & FCC FEB 6, 2015 Applicants Seek Wi-Fi at Record Pace Policy & FCC FEB 6, 2015 Planning Ahead with Your C2 Budget Commentary FEB 5, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – February 2015 Analysis FEB 2, 2015 USAC Issues Quarterly Report – $1.57B Available for Future Years Funding windows JAN 30, 2015 FY 2015 Filing Window Analysis Funding windows JAN 29, 2015 Define ‘Broadband’ Policy & FCC JAN 28, 2015 USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: January 26, 2015 Governance JAN 23, 2015 New Forms, New Data to Collect Funding windows JAN 22, 2015 USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda Governance JAN 16, 2015 Reform Impacts Bidding, Form 470s Reflect Change Policy & FCC JAN 14, 2015 FY 2015 E-rate Filing Window Open Funding windows JAN 13, 2015 Free E-rate Resources for Applicants Commentary JAN 9, 2015 Filing Win-Dos and Win-Don’ts Funding windows JAN 9, 2015 A Review of 2014 E-rate Invoicing PIA & reviews JAN 8, 2015 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – January 2015 Analysis JAN 5, 2015 E-rate 2.0: Rural vs. Urban – Determining Your Status – Second Update Policy & FCC

2014

DEC 23, 2014 USAC Announces that $1.5 billion is Available for Future Use Funding windows DEC 22, 2014 FCC Releases 2nd E-rate Modernization Order Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2014 USAC Announces FY 2015 Form 471 Filing Window Funding windows DEC 19, 2014 Thank You For Reading This Commentary Commentary DEC 19, 2014 E-rate Year in Review PIA & reviews DEC 19, 2014 SLD Winter Contact Period Starts December 19 Funding windows DEC 18, 2014 Donna English Debarred from E-rate Program Compliance DEC 12, 2014 Sizing up the New E-rate Funding Cap Policy & FCC DEC 11, 2014 FCC Votes to Increase E-rate Support Policy & FCC DEC 11, 2014 Funds For Learning Comment on FCC Vote to Increase Support for Schools and Libraries Policy & FCC DEC 9, 2014 FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee Supports Funding Cap Increase Governance DEC 9, 2014 FCC Releases 2014 USF Monitoring Report Policy & FCC DEC 8, 2014 Thank You, Senator Rockefeller Policy & FCC DEC 5, 2014 The E-rate Funding Cap: Meeting the Need Policy & FCC DEC 5, 2014 E-rate Manager Two-step Authentication Feature Commentary DEC 4, 2014 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – December 2014 Analysis NOV 25, 2014 Caution: Experience and Risk Funding windows NOV 21, 2014 Balancing a (Bigger) E-rate Budget Policy & FCC NOV 20, 2014 FCC Announces E-rate Item on December Open Meeting Agenda Policy & FCC NOV 20, 2014 USAC to Release FY 2015 Form 470 Funding windows NOV 19, 2014 FCC Reminder of Modified Appeal Requirements PIA & reviews NOV 17, 2014 The Next Step for a Modern E-rate Program Policy & FCC NOV 17, 2014 FCC Chairman Wheeler to Circulate Plan to Increase E-rate by $1.5 Billion Policy & FCC NOV 14, 2014 A Slow Pace for FY2015 Forms 470 Funding windows NOV 14, 2014 USAC Apply Online System Down for Maintenance News NOV 13, 2014 Insight into Service Provider Audits PIA & reviews NOV 7, 2014 Planning Your Category 2 E-rate Discounts Policy & FCC NOV 5, 2014 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – November 2014 Analysis NOV 4, 2014 USAC Releases Quarterly Report Funding windows NOV 3, 2014 470 and 471 Approved by OMB Policy & FCC NOV 3, 2014 USAC Submits FY 2015 Administrative Procedures to FCC Policy & FCC OCT 28, 2014 Final FY 2015 ESL Approved Policy & FCC OCT 28, 2014 USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: October 27, 2014 Governance OCT 27, 2014 E-rate: More Than Just Forms Commentary OCT 22, 2014 Education, Library and Industry Organizations Call for Fund Increase Policy & FCC OCT 21, 2014 USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda Governance OCT 20, 2014 FY 2014 First Form 486 Deadline Rapidly Approaching Compliance OCT 17, 2014 Getting Where We’re Going Commentary OCT 15, 2014 FY 2012 and FY 2013 Invoicing Reminder: October 28, 2014 Funding windows OCT 13, 2014 Funds For Learning Calls for Permanent Fund Increase Policy & FCC OCT 10, 2014 Calculating the Cost of Student Connectivity Policy & FCC OCT 10, 2014 FCC Releases Erratum for E-rate Modernization Order Policy & FCC OCT 10, 2014 SLD Commits $2 Billion in FY 2014 Funding windows OCT 9, 2014 Rural Groups Submit Petition to Clarify Rural/Urban Designation Policy & FCC OCT 2, 2014 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – October 2014 Analysis OCT 2, 2014 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews OCT 1, 2014 Coalition of E-rate Stakeholders Calls for Increase in Funding Policy & FCC OCT 1, 2014 Let the FY 2015 E-rate Procurement Begin Funding windows SEP 29, 2014 Chairman Wheeler Discusses E-rate at Education Technology Summit Policy & FCC SEP 26, 2014 E-rate 2.0: Rural vs. Urban – Determining Your Status Under the New Rules Analysis SEP 25, 2014 SLD Releases 2014 Applicant Training Agenda and Presentations News SEP 19, 2014 FCC State Connectivity Profiles Policy & FCC SEP 19, 2014 Further E-rate Reform Comments Filed Policy & FCC SEP 17, 2014 FFL Submits Comments on FNPRM and Draft ESL Policy & FCC SEP 15, 2014 Draft 2014 FCC Forms 470 and 471 Submitted for Approval Policy & FCC SEP 12, 2014 FNPRM Comments Due September 15th Policy & FCC SEP 12, 2014 Historical USAC Funding Decision Trends Funding windows SEP 11, 2014 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – September 2014 Analysis SEP 3, 2014 Balancing the E-rate Budget Analysis AUG 29, 2014 The Cost of Cost Allocation: FFL’s FY 2015 ESL Comments Policy & FCC AUG 28, 2014 FCC Approves Recommendation to Deny FY 2014 Priority Two Applications Policy & FCC AUG 26, 2014 SLD Disbursements Hit $1 Billion for FY 2013 Funding windows AUG 26, 2014 USAC Names New CEO News AUG 22, 2014 Shifting Discount Bands Funding windows AUG 19, 2014 E-rate 2.0 Final Rule Published in Federal Register Policy & FCC AUG 15, 2014 Show Your Math Policy & FCC AUG 12, 2014 FCC Releases Staff E-rate Data Report Policy & FCC AUG 12, 2014 SLD Hits the $2 Billion Disbursement Mark for FY 2012 Funding windows AUG 8, 2014 Learning About the New E-rate Commentary AUG 6, 2014 USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – August 2014 Analysis AUG 4, 2014 FCC Releases Draft FY 2015 ESL for E-rate 2.0 Policy & FCC AUG 4, 2014 USAC Issues Quarterly Report Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2014 Do You Know Where Your WAPs Are? Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2014 USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: July 28, 2014 Governance JUL 25, 2014 Getting Ready for the New E-rate Policy & FCC JUL 25, 2014 FCC Issues FNPRM for Continuing E-rate Reform Policy & FCC JUL 23, 2014 FCC has released the 7th Report and Order Policy & FCC JUL 18, 2014 USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda Governance JUL 17, 2014 Measuring the Impact of E-rate Reform on Prior Years Analysis JUL 17, 2014 FCC Issues Debarment Notice to Bryan Cahoon Compliance JUL 14, 2014 FCC Creates Strike Force to Safeguard USF Policy & FCC JUL 11, 2014 In Response to E-rate Reform Policy & FCC JUL 11, 2014 FCC Votes to Pass E-rate Reform Proposal Policy & FCC JUL 9, 2014 Library Associations Submit Letters Supporting Reform Proposal Policy & FCC JUL 8, 2014 Commissioner Pai Disappointed in Breakdown of Negotiations Policy & FCC JUL 7, 2014 Ed-Tech Groups Submit Letter Supporting Reform Proposal Policy & FCC JUL 2, 2014 Digital Promise Supports Proposed E-rate Reform Order Policy & FCC JUL 2, 2014 High Stakes Require Action Policy & FCC JUL 1, 2014 FCC Releases Report on the Potential Impact of E-rate Modernization Policy & FCC JUL 1, 2014 Wheeler’s Math… Works Policy & FCC JUN 30, 2014 FCC Chairman Comments on Wi-Fi Access in Rural Areas Policy & FCC JUN 27, 2014 Dear Chairman Wheeler Policy & FCC JUN 27, 2014 2014 Applicant Survey Results Analysis JUN 26, 2014 FCC and GSA Partner to Help Schools and Libraries Policy & FCC JUN 25, 2014 Kudos to the SLD and FCC: $1 Billion Milestone for FY 2014 Policy & FCC JUN 23, 2014 FCC Tentatively Announces E-rate Reform Order on July FCC Meeting Agenda Policy & FCC JUN 20, 2014 FCC Provides More Detail on Possible E-rate Reform Order Policy & FCC JUN 19, 2014 ISTE 2014 News JUN 19, 2014 Giving Schools a Voice Commentary JUN 18, 2014 FFL Shares Insight on E-rate Demand and 2014 Survey to FCC Policy & FCC JUN 17, 2014 SLD Provides Form 471 Product Report to FCC Policy & FCC JUN 16, 2014 FCC OIG to Provide E-rate Program Reform Recommendations Policy & FCC JUN 16, 2014 SLD Reminds Applicants about Filing Form 486 Early Compliance JUN 13, 2014 The Last Frontier Commentary JUN 13, 2014 FY 2014 Demand Analysis: Part 4 – Looking for Trends within the Trends Funding windows JUN 12, 2014 Revised Cost Allocation Regulations Effective July 14, 2014 Policy & FCC JUN 10, 2014 SLD Announces Fall 2014 Applicant Training Dates News JUN 6, 2014 ConnectED: One Year Later Commentary JUN 6, 2014 Wheeler Comments on “Closing Wi-Fi Gap” Policy & FCC JUN 6, 2014 Recap of SLD Monthly Invoice Reporting Funding windows JUN 5, 2014 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – June 2014 Analysis JUN 3, 2014 FY 2014 Demand Analysis: Part 3 – Impact of Size on P1 Expenses Funding windows JUN 3, 2014 Cisco Submits Wi-Fi Infrastructure Cost Model Policy & FCC MAY 30, 2014 10th Circuit Rules on Connect America Fund PIA & reviews MAY 30, 2014 The Cost of Connecting Just Got Higher Policy & FCC MAY 30, 2014 FY 2014 Demand Analysis: Part 2 – Impact of Discount Rates on P1 Services Funding windows MAY 27, 2014 Revised Cost-allocation Guidance for FY 2015 Funding windows MAY 23, 2014 FY 2014 Demand Analysis: Part 1 – State-to-State Comparisons Funding windows MAY 22, 2014 SLD Releases FY 2014 Wave 002 Funding windows MAY 20, 2014 Nomination Deadline Extended for Native Nations Broadband Task Force Governance MAY 16, 2014 FY 2014 Priority One Demand Analysis Funding windows MAY 16, 2014 FY 2014 Wave 001 Funding Analysis Funding windows MAY 16, 2014 2014 E-rate Applicant Survey Policy & FCC MAY 14, 2014 FY 2014 Library Data Funding windows MAY 13, 2014 NECA Discusses E-rate with FCC Policy & FCC MAY 9, 2014 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – May 2014 Analysis MAY 8, 2014 SLD to Release First FY 2014 Commitment Wave Funding windows MAY 7, 2014 Revolution, not Evolution Policy & FCC MAY 7, 2014 SLD Issues Deadline Warnings for FY 2014 Form 471 Certifications and Item 21 Attachments Funding windows MAY 7, 2014 FCC E-rate Workshop Agenda Policy & FCC MAY 6, 2014 SLD Releases Spring 2014 Service Provider Training Materials News MAY 5, 2014 USAC Releases Quarterly Report Policy & FCC MAY 5, 2014 FCC Announces FY 2014 Rollover Policy & FCC MAY 2, 2014 E-filing – And Then Came the Internet Commentary MAY 1, 2014 Verizon Provides E-rate Customer Broadband Analysis Policy & FCC MAY 1, 2014 FCC Creates E-rate Modernization Data Webpage Policy & FCC APR 30, 2014 USAC Schools & Libraries Committee Meeting Notes Governance APR 25, 2014 FFL Proposes Standards for E-rate E-Filing Policy & FCC APR 25, 2014 Breaking Down Reply Comments to the FCC Policy & FCC APR 24, 2014 Funds For Learning and E-rate Reform Coalition Reply Comments Policy & FCC APR 24, 2014 Learning to Work Together Commentary APR 18, 2014 IMLS Seeking USAC E-rate Data Request Policy & FCC APR 18, 2014 Closer Look: Basic Maintenance Demand Funding windows APR 18, 2014 Heartbleed’s potential bug bite Commentary APR 18, 2014 USAC Releases FY 2014 Demand Estimate Funding windows APR 18, 2014 Chairman Wheeler Talks E-rate 2.0 Policy & FCC APR 14, 2014 FCC Announces E-rate 2.0 Workshop Policy & FCC APR 11, 2014 High-Speed Connections By 2019 Policy & FCC APR 11, 2014 Funding Year 2014 Forms 470, Part 2: Broadband Speed Trends Funding windows APR 11, 2014 EducationSuperHighway Releases FY2014 Form 471 Item 21 Analysis Funding windows APR 11, 2014 FCC Chairman Wheeler Blogs About E-rate Reform Policy & FCC APR 4, 2014 There Could Have Been Internal Connections in 2013 PIA & reviews APR 4, 2014 Do the Math Commentary APR 3, 2014 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – April 2014 Analysis APR 2, 2014 FCC Consumer Advisory Committee Weighs In On E-rate Reform Governance APR 2, 2014 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews APR 2, 2014 USAC Releases 2013 Annual Report Policy & FCC MAR 31, 2014 FCC Announces FY2014 Funding Cap Policy & FCC MAR 28, 2014 SLD Releases Early Demand Estimate Funding windows MAR 28, 2014 17 going on 18 Funding windows MAR 26, 2014 Applicants Encouraged to Submit Item 21s Online Funding windows MAR 25, 2014 FCC Commissioners Testify on FCC 2015 Budget Request Policy & FCC MAR 22, 2014 E-rate Reform Updates for the Week of March 17th Policy & FCC MAR 22, 2014 Schools Need Support, Not Priorities Policy & FCC MAR 22, 2014 No Blanket Invoice Deadline Extension for FY2013 Funding windows MAR 14, 2014 Invoice Deadline Extension Arrives Unexpectedly Funding windows MAR 14, 2014 The Making of a Rollover: Underutilized Funding Requests Funding windows MAR 13, 2014 Second Bout of Denial Waves, Third largest PIA & reviews MAR 13, 2014 House Passes FCC Process Reform Bill Policy & FCC MAR 7, 2014 FCC Approves FY2014 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews MAR 7, 2014 E-rate Applicant Success Profile: Western Heights Public Schools Commentary MAR 6, 2014 FCC Reveals Proposed E-rate Program Updates For Funding Year 2015 Policy & FCC MAR 6, 2014 USAC Denies all FY2013 P2 Funding Requests Funding windows MAR 5, 2014 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – March 2014 Analysis MAR 5, 2014 FCC Releases Public Notice on FCC Process Reform Policy & FCC FEB 28, 2014 Funds for Learning and the E-rate Reform Coalition Meet with FCC Staff Policy & FCC FEB 28, 2014 Supporting Applicants’ Needs, Not Defining Them Commentary FEB 28, 2014 Funding Year 2014 Forms 470, Part 1: Pace of Filings Funding windows FEB 27, 2014 FCC Approves SLD Recommendation to Deny All FY 2013 Priority Two Applications Policy & FCC FEB 26, 2014 FY2014 Form 470 Deadline Today Funding windows FEB 21, 2014 FY 2014 Rules Will Not Change Funding windows FEB 21, 2014 FCC Denies 17 Applicants Due to 60-Day Appeal Violation PIA & reviews FEB 21, 2014 T minus 33 days and Counting Funding windows FEB 14, 2014 Unlimited funding for Internet Access? Sign me up! Commentary FEB 14, 2014 Service Providers Begin to Receive PQA Requests News FEB 14, 2014 Average E-rate Discount Rate Up 8% since 1998 Funding windows FEB 7, 2014 USAC Board Makes Recommendation to Deny All FY 2013 Priority Two Applications Governance FEB 7, 2014 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – February 2014 Analysis FEB 6, 2014 Demand for High-Speed Broadband Growing Funding windows FEB 5, 2014 FCC Announced $2 Billion in Additional E-rate Investment Policy & FCC FEB 5, 2014 Press Release: E-rate Modernization Empowers Students and Library Patrons Policy & FCC FEB 4, 2014 USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $600 Million for Possible Rollover Policy & FCC JAN 31, 2014 Four Things FCC Can Do Today to Enhance E-rate Policy & FCC JAN 31, 2014 E-rate Modernization Update Policy & FCC JAN 31, 2014 House and Senate Leaders send letter to FCC Policy & FCC JAN 30, 2014 USAC Announced Acting CEO Departure News JAN 28, 2014 USAC Schools & Libraries Committee Meeting Notes Governance JAN 24, 2014 Pace of 2014 Form 470s Shows Decline Funding windows JAN 24, 2014 FCC Releases Protective Orders Tied to E-rate NPRM Policy & FCC JAN 22, 2014 USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda Governance JAN 21, 2014 Claim Your E-rate Filing Window Survival Kit Funding windows JAN 17, 2014 More Funding Alone is Not the Answer Policy & FCC JAN 17, 2014 5 Factors That Drive Decision Times Funding windows JAN 16, 2014 Universal Service to Receive Anti-Deficiency Act Exemption Policy & FCC JAN 10, 2014 Waiting 12 months for financing? Commentary JAN 10, 2014 Decision Times Vary by Priority, Applicant and Amount Funding windows JAN 10, 2014 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – January 2014 Analysis JAN 9, 2014 E-rate Filing Window Opens for 2014 Funding windows

2013

DEC 30, 2013 FCC Releases New E-rate Forms Policy & FCC DEC 24, 2013 FCC Releases 2013 USF Trend Report Policy & FCC DEC 20, 2013 Reform Coalition Reps Meet with Wheeler’s Staff Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2013 FCC Extends Comment Deadline on Form 471 Instructions Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2013 USAC to Release New FY 2014 Form 470 Funding windows DEC 19, 2013 Members of Congress Send E-rate Letter to FCC Policy & FCC DEC 13, 2013 House Committee Holds FCC Oversight Hearing Governance DEC 12, 2013 Protecting Rural Schools Policy & FCC DEC 12, 2013 FY2013 Rural School Applicants Funding windows DEC 6, 2013 FCC Releases Semi-Annual Report Policy & FCC DEC 6, 2013 What is Your Priority? Commentary DEC 6, 2013 Comparing P1 vs. P2 Requirements and Results Funding windows DEC 6, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – December 2013 News NOV 27, 2013 What I am thankful for‚Ķ Commentary NOV 22, 2013 Tracking the Form 470 Submission Pace Funding windows NOV 22, 2013 Competitive Bidding Reminders Compliance NOV 19, 2013 FY 2014 Form 471 Window Set Funding windows NOV 15, 2013 Now What? Policy & FCC NOV 15, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – November 2013 Analysis NOV 14, 2013 Funds For Learning Submits Reply Comments Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2013 Demand for Managed Services on the Rise Funding windows NOV 12, 2013 USAC Files Updated Administrative Procedures Policy & FCC NOV 8, 2013 Closer Look: Unutilized FY2011 Priority 1 Funding Funding windows NOV 8, 2013 FY 2012 Invoicing Deadline Reminder Funding windows NOV 7, 2013 State Leadership and the E-rate Program Commentary NOV 1, 2013 USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $400 Million for Possible Rollover Policy & FCC NOV 1, 2013 Changes Take Time Funding windows NOV 1, 2013 Estimated Time Per BCAP Audit PIA & reviews OCT 31, 2013 Senate Approves FCC Nominations Governance OCT 28, 2013 USAC Approves Recommendation to Deny FY2013 Priority Two at 89% and Below Funding windows OCT 25, 2013 The Modification Effect: More Complexity Equals More Delays PIA & reviews OCT 25, 2013 Why Can’t Redundant Networks Be E-rate Eligible? Commentary OCT 22, 2013 FCC Releases FY2014 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 18, 2013 755 Days‚Ķ Seriously? Commentary OCT 18, 2013 November 8 Revised Deadline Set for NPRM Policy & FCC OCT 17, 2013 FY2013 Form 486 Deadline Approaching Compliance OCT 17, 2013 Anti-Deficiency Act Exemption Extension News OCT 17, 2013 Update on the October 16th NPRM Reply Comment Deadline Policy & FCC OCT 11, 2013 Forecasting the Demand for Priority One Funding windows OCT 11, 2013 Going on a BEAR Hunt Funding windows OCT 11, 2013 Senate Commerce Committee Postpones Hearing on FCC Nomination of Michael O’Rielly Governance OCT 4, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – October 2013 Analysis OCT 2, 2013 The E-rate Program Stifled by Shutdown Policy & FCC OCT 2, 2013 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Report PIA & reviews SEP 27, 2013 E-rate Demand vs Annual Funding Cap Policy & FCC SEP 27, 2013 SLD Releases Applicant Training Materials News SEP 26, 2013 What if the FCC Only Increases the Funding Cap? Policy & FCC SEP 24, 2013 FCC Seeks USAC Board Nominations Governance SEP 20, 2013 Funds For Learning Reform Proposal Receives Support Policy & FCC SEP 20, 2013 The FCC Receives Hundreds of Comments Policy & FCC SEP 20, 2013 Funds For Learning Submits NPRM Comments to the FCC Policy & FCC SEP 20, 2013 The FFL 2.0 E-rate Budget Calculator Policy & FCC SEP 13, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – September 2013 Analysis SEP 13, 2013 Funds For Learning Announces New Vice President Commentary SEP 12, 2013 FCC Acting Commissioner Discusses E-rate Reform Policy & FCC SEP 9, 2013 The Power of Stillness Commentary SEP 9, 2013 You’re Invited to the Third Party Party Commentary SEP 5, 2013 Who Will Take a Stand for Pelican City School District? Policy & FCC SEP 4, 2013 FY 2013 Application Review Analysis PIA & reviews SEP 4, 2013 FCC Issues E-rate Debarment Notice to Larry Lehmann Compliance AUG 30, 2013 The $100 Million Question Funding windows AUG 29, 2013 Protecting Small and Rural Schools Commentary AUG 28, 2013 Revised Form 472 Available on SLD Website Funding windows AUG 21, 2013 Event Wrap-up: E-rate 2.0 NPRM Policy & FCC AUG 21, 2013 E-rate Deserves Expertise Commentary AUG 21, 2013 The Waiting Game: Why some Applicants Wait Longer for FCDLs Funding windows AUG 20, 2013 Revised Form 498 Released Policy & FCC AUG 16, 2013 Funding Dates Matter Analysis AUG 15, 2013 FCC Receives FY2014 Draft ESL Comments Policy & FCC AUG 9, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes Analysis AUG 7, 2013 The Well-Equipped Student Commentary AUG 7, 2013 Texas Man Agrees to Settle E-rate False Claims Allegations News AUG 5, 2013 USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $350 Million for Possible Rollover Policy & FCC AUG 2, 2013 President Obama Nominates Michael O’Rielly for FCC Commissioner Governance AUG 1, 2013 Pushing the Limit Commentary JUL 31, 2013 Senate Commerce Committee Confirms Next FCC Chairman Governance JUL 30, 2013 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Notes Governance JUL 25, 2013 The E-rate Reform and Regulatory Comment Deadline Funding windows JUL 25, 2013 FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes to Form 479, Form 486 and Form 500 Compliance JUL 25, 2013 Keeping Up with Change Commentary JUL 24, 2013 USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda: July 29, 2013 Governance JUL 23, 2013 FCC Releases NPRM to Reform E-Rate Policy & FCC JUL 19, 2013 OMB Approves Updated Forms 472 and 474 Policy & FCC JUL 19, 2013 FCC Initiates E-rate Proceeding Policy & FCC JUL 18, 2013 Senate Commerce Committee Holds E-rate 2.0 Hearing Governance JUL 17, 2013 Fantasy PIA PIA & reviews JUL 16, 2013 FCC Commissioner Pai’s Vision for the E-rate Revealed Policy & FCC JUL 11, 2013 Analysis Reveals Variance in States’ FY 2013 Funding Requests Funding windows JUL 11, 2013 E-rate 2.0 Senate Hearing Scheduled for July 17 Policy & FCC JUL 9, 2013 A Truly American E-rate Commentary JUL 8, 2013 FCC Seeks Comment on Form 470 and 471 Revisions Policy & FCC JUL 5, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – July 2013 Analysis JUL 5, 2013 FFL submits FY2013 P1 Demand Analysis to the FCC Policy & FCC JUL 3, 2013 FCC Seeks Comment on FY2014 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUL 2, 2013 Forms 470 Available for FY2014 Funding windows JUL 2, 2013 Christmas in July Funding windows JUL 1, 2013 USAC Submits Consortia and Broadband Data to FCC Policy & FCC JUN 28, 2013 FCC to Discuss E-rate Notice of Proposed Rule Making Policy & FCC JUN 27, 2013 FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Provides Timeline for E-rate Reform Policy & FCC JUN 26, 2013 The E-rate Life of Pie Commentary JUN 25, 2013 Who Has the Balloons and Confetti? Funding windows JUN 24, 2013 LEAD Commission Releases Blueprint to Advance Technology in Schools Policy & FCC JUN 21, 2013 Counting the Cost: Estimating what it will take to get ConnectED Analysis JUN 19, 2013 Senate Committee Holds FCC Commissioner Nomination Hearing Governance JUN 18, 2013 When is the Demand Estimate Not Truly the Demand Estimate? Funding windows JUN 14, 2013 Funds For Learning Files Ex Parte Notice to FCC Policy & FCC JUN 12, 2013 Senate Commerce Nomination Hearing Date Scheduled for Thomas Wheeler Governance JUN 11, 2013 FCC Reply Comments: Bundled Ineligible Components Policy & FCC JUN 10, 2013 E-rate Myths Commentary JUN 7, 2013 Answering the President’s Call Commentary JUN 7, 2013 ConnectED: News and Reactions Analysis JUN 6, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – June 2013 Analysis JUN 6, 2013 President Calls for Modernization of the E-rate Program Policy & FCC JUN 5, 2013 Let’s Meet the Challenge Governance JUN 4, 2013 FCC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews MAY 30, 2013 USAC Issues First FY2013 Funding Waves Funding windows MAY 30, 2013 Expanding the Eligible Services List Policy & FCC MAY 28, 2013 FCC Comments: Bundled Ineligible Components Policy & FCC MAY 24, 2013 A Look at First Funding Waves Funding windows MAY 24, 2013 Commissioner Clyburn Appointed Acting FCC Chairwoman Policy & FCC MAY 22, 2013 Home Commentary MAY 20, 2013 USAC To Issue First FY2013 Funding Wave May 29 Funding windows MAY 17, 2013 Missing the Form 471 Deadline Funding windows MAY 16, 2013 FCC Announces FY2013 Rollover Policy & FCC MAY 15, 2013 USAC Issues Invoice Deadline Extensions Funding windows MAY 13, 2013 FCC Approves FY 2013 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews MAY 10, 2013 USAC Service Provider Training Highlights: Spring 2013 PIA & reviews MAY 10, 2013 The Need for E-rate Reform is Now Funding windows MAY 6, 2013 USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $450 Million for Possible Rollover Funding windows MAY 3, 2013 Understanding the SLD’s Invoicing Statistics Funding windows MAY 2, 2013 USAC Applicant Training Dates Announced Compliance MAY 1, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – May 2013 Analysis MAY 1, 2013 New FCC Leadership Announced Policy & FCC APR 29, 2013 FCC Fills USAC Board Vacancies Governance APR 26, 2013 E-rate 2.0: Buzz Around the Web Funding windows APR 24, 2013 FY2013 Demand: A Closer Look Funding windows APR 23, 2013 Comment Deadline Set for Bundled Components Public Notice Funding windows APR 22, 2013 USAC Releases FY2013 Demand Estimate Funding windows APR 22, 2013 USAC Approves Recommendation to Start Issuing FY 2013 Priority One Commitments Funding windows APR 19, 2013 Funding Commitment Pace: Funding Years 2009-2012 Funding windows APR 19, 2013 FCC Chairman Appoints Director of Digital Learning Policy & FCC APR 16, 2013 USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda: April 22 Governance APR 12, 2013 News and Analyses and Commentaries, Oh My! Commentary APR 12, 2013 Funding Year 2013 Priority One Demand Exceeds Funding Cap Policy & FCC APR 11, 2013 FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Supports E-rate Reform Policy & FCC APR 10, 2013 FCC Seeks Comments on the Eligibility of Bundled Components Policy & FCC APR 9, 2013 USAC to Issue Automatic Invoice Deadline Extensions Funding windows APR 4, 2013 FCC Receives Comments on Proposed Form Changes Policy & FCC APR 4, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – April 2013 Analysis APR 2, 2013 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews APR 1, 2013 USAC Releases 2012 Annual Report Policy & FCC MAR 27, 2013 USAC Receives Comments On IT Modernization Plan Policy & FCC MAR 26, 2013 Funds For Learning Presents E-rate Proposal to FCC Policy & FCC MAR 25, 2013 FCC Releases 2012 USF Monitoring Report Policy & FCC MAR 22, 2013 FCC Chairman Genachowski to Step Down Policy & FCC MAR 21, 2013 Always Be Prepared Commentary MAR 21, 2013 USAC Holds Form 499 Webcast Policy & FCC MAR 18, 2013 FY 2013: An Early Look at Demand Funding windows MAR 14, 2013 E-rate 2.0 – A Framework for Change Policy & FCC MAR 14, 2013 Miami-Dade Superintendent Voices Support for E-rate Reform Policy & FCC MAR 13, 2013 FCC Seeks Nominations For New USAC Board Members Governance MAR 13, 2013 Met the Deadline Funding windows MAR 13, 2013 E-rate Discussed at Senate FCC Oversight Hearing Policy & FCC MAR 11, 2013 FCC Announces FY2013 Funding Cap Policy & FCC MAR 11, 2013 FCC Seeks Comment on Revisions to Forms 472, 473 and 474 Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2013 Can You Hear Me Now? Funding windows MAR 8, 2013 A Closer Look at Priority One Demand Funding windows MAR 7, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – March 2013 Analysis MAR 4, 2013 FCC to Request FRN Balance Verifications Policy & FCC MAR 1, 2013 March 1: Automatic Service Delivery Deadline Extensions Funding windows MAR 1, 2013 FY2012 Per-Student Pre-Discount Funding Analysis Funding windows FEB 25, 2013 SLD Sends ‘Form 470, No Form 471’ E-mail Reminders Funding windows FEB 22, 2013 Funding Year 2013 Forms 470, Part 2: Service Categories and Applicant Types Funding windows FEB 19, 2013 USAC Seeks Comment on IT Modernization Plan Policy & FCC FEB 18, 2013 Tips for using USAC’s Apply Online Tool Commentary FEB 15, 2013 Funding Year 2013 Forms 470, Part 1: Pace of Filings Funding windows FEB 13, 2013 Funds For Learning on Education Talk Radio Commentary FEB 11, 2013 FCC Issues E-rate Debarment Compliance FEB 11, 2013 State of the E-ducation Union Commentary FEB 7, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – February 2013 Analysis FEB 7, 2013 Spring 2013 Service Provider Trainings Announced News FEB 5, 2013 Form 470 Deadline Reminder Funding windows FEB 5, 2013 Digital Learning Day 2013 Commentary FEB 4, 2013 FCC Approves USAC Cost Savings Proposals Policy & FCC JAN 31, 2013 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Notes – 1/28/13 Governance JAN 31, 2013 USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $350 Million for Possible Rollover Policy & FCC JAN 24, 2013 USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda Governance JAN 22, 2013 Funds For Learning CEO on Education Talk Radio Commentary JAN 21, 2013 FY 2011 Invoice Deadline Approaching Funding windows JAN 20, 2013 FundsForLearning.com – A New Look Commentary JAN 18, 2013 Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Lasting Legacy Policy & FCC JAN 18, 2013 Form 471 Filing Window: The First 37 Days Funding windows JAN 14, 2013 Reminder: Upcoming Invoicing and Form 486 Deadlines Compliance JAN 11, 2013 FCC Grants Competitive Bidding Appeal PIA & reviews JAN 11, 2013 Senator Jay Rockefeller to Retire Policy & FCC JAN 10, 2013 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – January 2013 Analysis JAN 10, 2013 Competitive Bidding Cautionary Tale Compliance JAN 4, 2013 My Top Ten E-rate New Year’s Resolutions Commentary JAN 4, 2013 Senate Confirms FCC Commissioner to Second Term Policy & FCC JAN 4, 2013 FY 2013 Update: Form 470 Filings Funding windows

2012

DEC 28, 2012 Year in Review: E-rate Analysis PIA & reviews DEC 27, 2012 Year in Review: E-rate News PIA & reviews DEC 26, 2012 Year in Review: E-rate Commentary PIA & reviews DEC 21, 2012 USAC Holiday Deferral Begins December 21 Funding windows DEC 21, 2012 E-rate Funding Per Student: An Uneven Distribution Funding windows DEC 20, 2012 Procedural Impossibility Funding windows DEC 14, 2012 Comment Period Established for Form 499 Changes Policy & FCC DEC 13, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – December 2012 Analysis DEC 12, 2012 FY2013 Filing Window Now Open Funding windows DEC 12, 2012 Twelve Twelve Twelve Funding windows DEC 10, 2012 FCC Releases OIG Semi-Annual Report Policy & FCC DEC 7, 2012 Quantifying the Benefit: Funding Availability Per Student Policy & FCC DEC 5, 2012 A Common Sense Approach to Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews DEC 5, 2012 Going Back To Cali Commentary DEC 4, 2012 FCC Office of Managing Director to Oversee Audits PIA & reviews NOV 30, 2012 FCC Issues Debarment Notice Compliance NOV 29, 2012 Changes to the Payment Quality Assurance Program Governance NOV 28, 2012 Why Start Now? Commentary NOV 28, 2012 FCC Form 498 Updated Policy & FCC NOV 26, 2012 FCC Seeks Comment on Form 499 Revisions Policy & FCC NOV 21, 2012 E-rate’s Direct Impact, Part 2: Discount Rate Distribution Funding windows NOV 20, 2012 “Cliff” Notes Commentary NOV 16, 2012 Taking Advantage of E-rate, $20 at a time Commentary NOV 16, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – November 2012 Analysis NOV 15, 2012 Funds For Learning Delivers Petition to FCC Chairman Policy & FCC NOV 14, 2012 FCC Releases Further CIPA Guidance Compliance NOV 13, 2012 Funding Year 2013 Form 471 Filing Window Dates Announced Funding windows NOV 9, 2012 To BEAR, or to SPI: that is the question. Funding windows NOV 7, 2012 To Gift Or Not To Gift… Commentary NOV 6, 2012 E-rate’s Direct Impact: Over 52 Million Students Served Funding windows NOV 5, 2012 USAC Releases Quarterly Report Policy & FCC NOV 2, 2012 SLD Applicant Training Outreach Suggestion Commentary NOV 2, 2012 SLD Grants FY11 Invoice Deadline and FY12 486 Deadline Extensions Funding windows NOV 1, 2012 USAC Files Updated Administrative Procedures Policy & FCC OCT 30, 2012 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Notes: October 29, 2012 Governance OCT 29, 2012 USAC Closed October 29 and 30 News OCT 26, 2012 FCC Highlights: October 19-26, 2012 Policy & FCC OCT 23, 2012 FCC Receives Nominations for USAC Board Governance OCT 22, 2012 FY2011 Invoice Deadline Approaching Funding windows OCT 18, 2012 Dear FCC: Please Don’t Break Spring Break Policy & FCC OCT 18, 2012 Funding Year 2012 Commitments Surpass $1.375 Billion Funding windows OCT 11, 2012 Whitepaper Available: 2012 Survey of E-rate Applicants Analysis OCT 11, 2012 USAC Seeks Independent Auditor for E-rate Risk Assessment PIA & reviews OCT 9, 2012 2012 Applicant Survey Results Funding windows OCT 5, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – October 2012 Analysis OCT 5, 2012 Third Party Validation: It’s a Three Ring Circus Commentary OCT 2, 2012 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews SEP 28, 2012 USAC Publishes Fall Training Materials PIA & reviews SEP 27, 2012 FCC Releases FY2013 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC SEP 26, 2012 FCC Receives Comments on SECA Petition Policy & FCC SEP 25, 2012 Reminder: September 30 Service Delivery Deadline Funding windows SEP 19, 2012 Be Proactive: Planning and Preparing For A New Filing Window Funding windows SEP 14, 2012 FCC Seeks Nominations for USAC Board Governance SEP 11, 2012 Harrington To Attend New York Times’ Schools For Tomorrow Conference Commentary SEP 10, 2012 Funds For Learning Comments on SECA Petition Policy & FCC SEP 6, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – September 2012 Analysis AUG 31, 2012 SECA Posts Draft ESL Reply Comments Policy & FCC AUG 29, 2012 FCC Seeks Comment on Form 498 Revisions Policy & FCC AUG 24, 2012 FCC Releases Eighth Broadband Adoption Report Policy & FCC AUG 24, 2012 FCC Receives Draft ESL Reply Comments Policy & FCC AUG 21, 2012 FFL CEO Appointed To Virtual Charter Board Commentary AUG 16, 2012 2012 Survey Part 5: Which services are most important? Analysis AUG 13, 2012 FCC Seeks Comment on SECA Petition Policy & FCC AUG 8, 2012 FCC Receives Draft ESL Comments Policy & FCC AUG 8, 2012 2012 Survey Part 4: How Should the E-rate Program Be Changed? Analysis AUG 7, 2012 USAC Releases Quarterly Report Policy & FCC AUG 7, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – August 2012 Analysis AUG 1, 2012 FCC Issues Notice of Suspension Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2012 My View on the FY 2011 and FY 2012 Priority Two Discount Threshold Funding windows AUG 1, 2012 FCC Approves Final Priority Two Thresholds for Funding Years 2011 and 2012 Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2012 2012 Survey Part 3: Current Technology Use and Plans For The Future Analysis JUL 31, 2012 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Notes: July 30, 2012 Governance JUL 31, 2012 FCC Clarifies E-rate Rules for Community Eligibility Option Participants Policy & FCC JUL 26, 2012 FCC Grants 17 Appeals PIA & reviews JUL 25, 2012 2012 Survey Part 2: Funding Predictability, Speed, Amount, and Flexibility Policy & FCC JUL 23, 2012 FCC Issues Notice of Debarment Compliance JUL 19, 2012 How to File FCC Comments Policy & FCC JUL 19, 2012 2012 Survey Part 1: The E-rate Program is Critical to Applicants’ Success Analysis JUL 18, 2012 FCC Approves FY 2012 Rollover Policy & FCC JUL 13, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – July 2012 Analysis JUL 13, 2012 Funding Year 2013 Form 470 Now Available Funding windows JUL 13, 2012 A Story About A Lost BEAR Funding windows JUL 11, 2012 First Funding Wave For FY2012 Released Funding windows JUL 10, 2012 USAC Identifies $1.050 Billion for FY2012 Rollover Funding windows JUL 5, 2012 FCC Seeks Comment on FY2013 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUN 28, 2012 First FY2012 Funding Wave to be Released on July 10 Funding windows JUN 27, 2012 USAC Approving FY 2011 Priority 2 Requests at 89% Funding windows JUN 25, 2012 FCC Announces Staff Changes, Seeks Comment on SETDA VPN Petition Policy & FCC JUN 22, 2012 Visit FFL at ISTE Commentary JUN 22, 2012 64% of Service Providers Missing FY2012 SPAC Funding windows JUN 19, 2012 My E-rate Knee Hurts Commentary JUN 18, 2012 FCC Releases Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUN 7, 2012 FCC Releases OIG Semi-Annual Report Policy & FCC JUN 7, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes: ¬†June 2012 Analysis MAY 31, 2012 Your Vote Counts: Results of Funds For Learning’s 2012 Applicant Survey Compliance MAY 24, 2012 USAC Opens Registration for Applicant Trainings News MAY 23, 2012 FCC Waives Form 471 Deadline for 56 Applicants Policy & FCC MAY 23, 2012 The Halves and Halves Not Funding windows MAY 18, 2012 FCC Issues Tech Plan Appeal Decision PIA & reviews MAY 18, 2012 Funding Cap Increased for FY2012 Policy & FCC MAY 10, 2012 FCC Initiates Debarment Proceedings Compliance MAY 8, 2012 US Senate Confirms FCC Commissioners Policy & FCC MAY 7, 2012 Reminder: Form 471 Certification and Item 21 Deadline Approaching Compliance MAY 4, 2012 SLD Publishes Vendor Training Presentations News MAY 4, 2012 SLD Announces Fall Applicant Training Dates News MAY 3, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – May 2012 Analysis MAY 2, 2012 FCC Publishes USF Contribution NPRM Policy & FCC MAY 1, 2012 FCC Approves FY 2012 PIA Procedures PIA & reviews APR 27, 2012 USAC Reports $400 Million Available for Rollover Policy & FCC APR 24, 2012 USAC Approves Lower FY2011 Priority Two Threshold Funding windows APR 24, 2012 CIPA Compliance: A Reminder Compliance APR 23, 2012 FY 2012 Demand Estimate Exceeds $5 Billion Funding windows APR 19, 2012 FCC Overturns Competitive Bidding Denials PIA & reviews APR 18, 2012 USAC Website to be Unavailable March 20-22 News APR 10, 2012 USAC to Launch New Website News APR 9, 2012 44 Stakeholders Respond to Lifeline and Link Up USF NPRM Policy & FCC APR 5, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes: April 2012 Analysis APR 4, 2012 FFL Golden Tape Dispenser Commentary APR 2, 2012 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Recovery Report PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2012 Quarterly Commitment Analysis: Q1 2012 Funding windows MAR 30, 2012 Post Filing Window Documentation: RAL Funding windows MAR 30, 2012 USAC Releases 2011 Annual Report Policy & FCC MAR 23, 2012 FCC Releases Notice of Suspension Policy & FCC MAR 22, 2012 FCC Issues Cost Effectiveness Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews MAR 20, 2012 FY2012 Form 471 Window Closes March 20 Funding windows MAR 16, 2012 FCC Debars Former School District Superintendent Compliance MAR 14, 2012 USAC Commits $3 Billion in FY 2010 Funding windows MAR 14, 2012 FY2011 Priority Two Requests to be Denied at 79% and Below PIA & reviews MAR 13, 2012 Form 471 Deadline One Week Away Funding windows MAR 9, 2012 FCC Clarifies Consultant LOA Regulations Policy & FCC MAR 9, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes: March 2012 Analysis MAR 5, 2012 USAC Announces Service Provider Training Dates Compliance MAR 2, 2012 FCC Sets Comment Date for Universal Service Digital Literacy NPRM Policy & FCC FEB 29, 2012 FCC Releases Eligibility Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews FEB 29, 2012 Dear Senator Snowe Policy & FCC FEB 24, 2012 FCC Releases Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews FEB 21, 2012 Reminder: Last Date To File FY2012 Form 470 Funding windows FEB 20, 2012 E-rate Regulators Testify Before Congress Policy & FCC FEB 17, 2012 A picture is worth‚Ķ $2.25 billion Commentary FEB 16, 2012 FCC Extends Deadlines for “Learning-On-The-Go” Applicants Policy & FCC FEB 15, 2012 FCC and Department of Justice Investigate E-rate Fraud Compliance FEB 13, 2012 Appeals: Timeliness Counts PIA & reviews FEB 10, 2012 FCC Releases Universal Service Digital Literacy NPRM Policy & FCC FEB 10, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes: February 2012 Analysis FEB 10, 2012 Funding Commitment Summary: Week of February 6 Funding windows FEB 7, 2012 FY2012 Form 470 Deadline Approaching Funding windows FEB 3, 2012 USAC Releases Quarterly Report Policy & FCC FEB 3, 2012 USAC Commits $82.4 Million This Week News FEB 1, 2012 Digital Learning Day: Bridging the Funding Divide Commentary JAN 31, 2012 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Notes Governance JAN 27, 2012 SLD Releases FY 2005, 2010, and 2011 Funding Waves Funding windows JAN 27, 2012 E-rate Demand: The True Story Funding windows JAN 27, 2012 USAC Issues Updated SPIN Change Guidance Policy & FCC JAN 25, 2012 FCC Order Upholds USAC Audit Procedures PIA & reviews JAN 20, 2012 SECA Seeks Item 21 Waiver PIA & reviews JAN 16, 2012 NEW RULE: Equipment trade-ins Policy & FCC JAN 13, 2012 FY2010 Invoicing Deadline: January 30, 2012 Funding windows JAN 13, 2012 Thirteen Things to Avoid During the Filing Window Funding windows JAN 12, 2012 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – January Analysis JAN 9, 2012 Funding Year 2012 Filing Window Opens Today Funding windows JAN 6, 2012 FCC Releases USF Trends Report Policy & FCC

2011

DEC 30, 2011 2011: An E-rate Year In Review PIA & reviews DEC 20, 2011 Congress Exempts E-rate Program from Anti-Deficiency Act Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2011 Winding Down 2009 Funding windows DEC 18, 2011 Reshaping Education in America PIA & reviews DEC 15, 2011 We Couldn’t Have Said it Better Ourselves Commentary DEC 13, 2011 Funds For Learning Website Updates News DEC 8, 2011 FCC Clarifies Form 470 Description Rules Policy & FCC DEC 7, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – December Analysis DEC 1, 2011 FCC Upholds USAC Decision in Fraud Case Compliance NOV 28, 2011 FCC Updates Form 479 and 498 Instructions Policy & FCC NOV 22, 2011 USAC Announces FY2012 Filing Window Dates Funding windows NOV 18, 2011 Beware the Ides of March Policy & FCC NOV 17, 2011 Consult The Dictionary Commentary NOV 14, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – November Analysis NOV 9, 2011 FCC Releases Gift Rule Appeal PIA & reviews NOV 7, 2011 USAC Releases Quarterly Report Policy & FCC NOV 3, 2011 USAC Releases FY 2012 Administrative Procedures Funding windows NOV 2, 2011 FCC Approves $4.1 Million Cost Savings Plan Policy & FCC OCT 25, 2011 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Notes Governance OCT 19, 2011 USAC Issues First FY2011 Priority Two Funding Wave Funding windows OCT 19, 2011 Let’s Date Ourselves Funding windows OCT 14, 2011 Week In Review: $100M Committed PIA & reviews OCT 11, 2011 USAC Seeks Chief Executive Officer Policy & FCC OCT 6, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – October Analysis OCT 4, 2011 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews OCT 3, 2011 Consultant Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Compliance OCT 3, 2011 Calculation Proclamation Policy & FCC SEP 28, 2011 FCC Releases FY 2012 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC SEP 27, 2011 Truth or Dare? Policy & FCC SEP 26, 2011 USAC Fall 2011 Training Materials Available Compliance SEP 23, 2011 $134.4M Committed for Funding Year 2010 Priority 2 Applications Funding windows SEP 19, 2011 USAC To Release FY2010 P2 Funding at 80% This Week Funding windows SEP 16, 2011 News You Need – October Deadlines Funding windows SEP 13, 2011 New CIPA Requirements Published in Federal Register Compliance SEP 9, 2011 Installation Deadline Looming Funding windows SEP 8, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – September Analysis SEP 2, 2011 Weekly Funding Summary PIA & reviews SEP 1, 2011 The Black Hole Phenomenon PIA & reviews AUG 25, 2011 USAC Releases FY2007, 2009 and 2011 Funding Waves Funding windows AUG 23, 2011 FCC Announces FY2010 P2 Funding at All Discount Levels, $850M Rollover For FY2011 Policy & FCC AUG 16, 2011 The Latest Evolution In Multi-Tier Bid Evaluation Compliance AUG 12, 2011 FCC Releases CIPA Order Compliance AUG 11, 2011 It Takes A Village Funding windows AUG 8, 2011 FCC Increases FY2011 Funding Cap Policy & FCC AUG 5, 2011 USAC Requests Gift Rule Clarification Compliance AUG 3, 2011 SECA Files “Black Hole Application” Ex Parte Policy & FCC AUG 2, 2011 USAC Quarterly Report: $1.1 Billion Available For Rollover Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2011 FCC Releases New Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUL 26, 2011 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Highlights Governance JUL 22, 2011 FCC Receives Comments on Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUL 21, 2011 FY 2010 Funding at 80% Awaits FCC Approval Policy & FCC JUL 14, 2011 USAC Identifies Resources to Fund FY2010 Priority Two Applications at 80% Funding windows JUL 13, 2011 FCC Releases “Learning On-The-Go” Order Policy & FCC JUL 8, 2011 Funding Wave Update – Week of July 4 Funding windows JUL 7, 2011 USAC Service Provider Conference Call Notes Analysis JUL 1, 2011 Happy New (Funding) Year 2011! Funding windows JUL 1, 2011 FY10 Funding Wave 055 Commits $5 Million Funding windows JUL 1, 2011 SLD Issues Two Appeal Waves PIA & reviews JUL 1, 2011 Online Form 470 Filing Available for FY2012 Funding windows JUN 29, 2011 SLD Releases Second Wave of FY11, Commits $58M Funding windows JUN 29, 2011 Funding Waves Update: Funding Years 2007-2011 Funding windows JUN 27, 2011 Visit Funds For Learning at ISTE! Commentary JUN 24, 2011 USAC Releases First FY 2011 Funding Wave Funding windows JUN 24, 2011 FCC Seeks Comment on FY2012 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUN 23, 2011 USAC Schedules Red Light Rule Webinars Compliance JUN 22, 2011 When Something Bad Happens Commentary JUN 17, 2011 Finishing Internal Connections Projects Compliance JUN 15, 2011 Funding Year 2010, Wave 053 Funding windows JUN 14, 2011 USAC To Release First FY2011 Funding Wave on June 23 Funding windows JUN 13, 2011 Funding Year 2007, Appeal Wave 46 PIA & reviews JUN 10, 2011 Funding Year 2005, Wave 67F Funding windows JUN 7, 2011 USAC Issues FY2006 Appeal Wave 73 PIA & reviews JUN 6, 2011 Preparing for Funding Year 2011 Funding windows JUN 3, 2011 Ill. Tech Owner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Policy & FCC JUN 2, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – June Analysis JUN 2, 2011 Funding Year 2010, Wave 051 Funding windows JUN 1, 2011 Funding Year 2008 Decisions Wave 80Z Funding windows MAY 27, 2011 When Will FY2011 Funding Start? Funding windows MAY 26, 2011 Former School Officials Plead Guilty to E-rate Fraud Compliance MAY 26, 2011 Funding Year 2009, Appeal Wave A29 PIA & reviews MAY 25, 2011 FY2004 – Appeal Decisions Report A81 PIA & reviews MAY 25, 2011 USAC Issues Seventy-Second Appeal Wave of FY2006 PIA & reviews MAY 25, 2011 Funding Year 2008, Appeal Wave 30 PIA & reviews MAY 25, 2011 FY2007 – Appeal Wave A45 PIA & reviews MAY 25, 2011 Funding Year 2009 Decision Wave 086 Fast Facts Funding windows MAY 19, 2011 Applying E-rate Rules Retroactively PIA & reviews MAY 18, 2011 FY2005 – Funding Appeal Wave B01 PIA & reviews MAY 18, 2011 SLD Announces Fall Applicant Training Dates Compliance MAY 17, 2011 FY2010 – Appeal Decisions Report A15 PIA & reviews MAY 17, 2011 Funding Year 2010 Commitments Surpass $2.5 Billion Funding windows MAY 16, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – May Analysis MAY 16, 2011 FY2011 Item 21 and Form 471 Certification Deadline Compliance MAY 13, 2011 Funding Year 2005 Wave 67G Funding windows MAY 6, 2011 Funding Year 2003, Appeal Wave A72 PIA & reviews MAY 5, 2011 Commending USAC Outreach Efforts Commentary MAY 4, 2011 A Quick Look at Funding Year 2009 Wave 085 Funding windows MAY 4, 2011 FY2005 – Appeal Decisions Report A99 PIA & reviews MAY 4, 2011 Wave 049 Commits Additional $8.5 Million For FY10 Funding windows MAY 4, 2011 Dear Applicants: Don’t Forget The Form 486 Compliance MAY 3, 2011 FY2007 – Appeal Decisions Report A44 PIA & reviews MAY 3, 2011 FY2006 – Appeal Decisions Report A71 PIA & reviews MAY 3, 2011 $600 Million Available for Possible Rollover Policy & FCC APR 28, 2011 FY2008 – Funding Wave 80Y Funding windows APR 28, 2011 FY2004 – Appeal Decisions Report A80 PIA & reviews APR 27, 2011 USAC Commits $30 Million in FY2010 Wave 48 Funding windows APR 27, 2011 Funding Year 2011: Bringing out the Crystal Ball Funding windows APR 22, 2011 FY2010 – Appeal Decisions Report A14 PIA & reviews APR 21, 2011 FY2010, Wave 047 – USAC Commits $16 Million Funding windows APR 21, 2011 Funding Year 2009, Appeal Wave A28 PIA & reviews APR 21, 2011 Funding Year 2009 Commitments Surpass $2.8 Billion Funding windows APR 21, 2011 FCC Grants Two Appeals PIA & reviews APR 19, 2011 Funding Year 2006 – Decision Wave 61M Funding windows APR 19, 2011 FY2005 – Appeal Decisions Report A98 PIA & reviews APR 19, 2011 FY2002 – Appeal Decisions Report A66 PIA & reviews APR 19, 2011 FY2007 – Appeal Decisions Report A43 PIA & reviews APR 15, 2011 SLD Releases Funding Year 2011 Demand Estimate Funding windows APR 14, 2011 FCC Provides Additional Time to Correct Clerical Mistakes Policy & FCC APR 13, 2011 Wave 046 Commits $14.75M, approaching $2.5B for FY10 Funding windows APR 12, 2011 FY2006 – Appeal Decisions Report A70 PIA & reviews APR 8, 2011 FY2003 – Appeal Decisions Report A71 PIA & reviews APR 8, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – April Analysis APR 8, 2011 USAC Administrative Expenses Drop Policy & FCC APR 7, 2011 The Looming Budget Battle Policy & FCC APR 6, 2011 Funding Year 2008 Appeals Decisions Report, Wave A29 PIA & reviews APR 6, 2011 The State of Statewide Applications Funding windows APR 5, 2011 Funding Year 2008 – Decision Wave 80X Funding windows APR 5, 2011 FY2006 – Appeal Wave A69 PIA & reviews APR 4, 2011 USAC Report: 1,107 Audits Conducted PIA & reviews MAR 31, 2011 Former Tech Firm Owner Pleads Guilty to E-rate Fraud Compliance MAR 31, 2011 FY2009 – Appeal Wave A27 PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2011 FCC Grants Six Appeals PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2011 FY2005 – Appeal Wave A97 PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2011 FY2010 – Appeal Wave A13 PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2011 USAC Commits $16.5 million with FY2010 Wave 44. Funding windows MAR 30, 2011 FY2005 – Decision Wave 67F Funding windows MAR 28, 2011 Preliminary FY2011 Demand Estimate Funding windows MAR 28, 2011 FY2007 – Appeal Wave A42 PIA & reviews MAR 28, 2011 FY2007 – Funding Wave 80W Funding windows MAR 27, 2011 Weekly FY2011 Form 471 Ticker Funding windows MAR 24, 2011 FY2008 – Decision Wave 80W Funding windows MAR 23, 2011 FY2008 – Appeal Wave A28 PIA & reviews MAR 23, 2011 FY2010 Funding Commitments Approach $2.4 Billion Funding windows MAR 22, 2011 FY1999 – Funding Appeal Wave A30 PIA & reviews MAR 22, 2011 FY2006 – Funding Wave 61L Funding windows MAR 17, 2011 FY2004 – Appeal Wave A79 PIA & reviews MAR 16, 2011 FY2010 – Appeal Wave A12 PIA & reviews MAR 15, 2011 FY2006 – Decision Wave 61K Funding windows MAR 15, 2011 Let’s Hope For A Little Flexibility Policy & FCC MAR 14, 2011 Four Tips For Filing the Form 471 Funding windows MAR 14, 2011 FY2007 – Funding Appeal Wave A41 PIA & reviews MAR 14, 2011 FY2002 – Funding Appeal Wave A65 PIA & reviews MAR 10, 2011 FY2008 – Decision Wave 80V Funding windows MAR 10, 2011 FY2005 – Funding Appeal Wave A96 PIA & reviews MAR 10, 2011 USAC Issues Forty-First Wave of FY2010 Funding windows MAR 9, 2011 FCC Announces Recipients of Off-Campus Wireless Program Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2011 FY2006 – Funding Appeal Wave A68 PIA & reviews MAR 8, 2011 FCC: Maintenance Contracts May Include Ineligible Items Policy & FCC MAR 4, 2011 FY2003 – Funding Appeal Wave A70 PIA & reviews MAR 3, 2011 Supreme Court Releases Decision Arising from E-rate Policy & FCC MAR 3, 2011 FY2009 – Funding Appeal Wave A26 PIA & reviews MAR 3, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – March Analysis MAR 2, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Wave 040 Funding windows MAR 1, 2011 FY2006 – Funding Appeal Wave A67 PIA & reviews FEB 28, 2011 FY2007 – Decision Wave 80V Funding windows FEB 28, 2011 Is it Worth Filing an Appeal? PIA & reviews FEB 25, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Appeal Wave A11 PIA & reviews FEB 24, 2011 FY2009 – Funding Wave 081 Funding windows FEB 23, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Wave 039 Funding windows FEB 23, 2011 FY2005 – Funding Appeal Wave A95 PIA & reviews FEB 23, 2011 USAC Announces Further Basic Maintenance Clarifications Funding windows FEB 22, 2011 FY2006 – Funding Appeal Wave A66 PIA & reviews FEB 21, 2011 FCC Seeks Comment on Discount Threshold Policy & FCC FEB 21, 2011 FY2007 – Funding Appeal Wave A40 PIA & reviews FEB 19, 2011 FCC to Release Further E-rate Reforms Policy & FCC FEB 18, 2011 SLD Announces Spring Service Provider Training Dates Funding windows FEB 17, 2011 FY2008 – Funding Wave 80U Funding windows FEB 17, 2011 FY2004 – Funding Wave 49G Funding windows FEB 16, 2011 Funds For Learning Submits Petition to FCC Policy & FCC FEB 16, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Wave 038 Funding windows FEB 15, 2011 Dear FCC: Reject the Recommended Discount Threshold Policy & FCC FEB 11, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Wave 037 Funding windows FEB 11, 2011 FY2009 – Funding Wave 080 Funding windows FEB 7, 2011 FY2000 – Funding Appeal Wave A28 PIA & reviews FEB 4, 2011 Filing Window Tip: Cost Effectiveness Standards Funding windows FEB 3, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Wave 036 Funding windows FEB 3, 2011 FY2008 – Funding Wave 80T Fast Facts Funding windows FEB 3, 2011 FY2006 – Funding Wave 61J Fast Facts Funding windows FEB 3, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – February Analysis FEB 1, 2011 $400 Million Available for Possible FY 2011 Rollover Funding windows JAN 31, 2011 FY2007 – Funding Appeal Wave A39 PIA & reviews JAN 27, 2011 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Highlights Governance JAN 27, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Wave 035 Funding windows JAN 27, 2011 FY2009 – Funding Wave 079 Fast Facts Funding windows JAN 26, 2011 FY2009 – Funding Appeal Wave A25 PIA & reviews JAN 25, 2011 FY2007 – Funding Wave 80U Funding windows JAN 24, 2011 Final FY 2010 Priority Two Threshold is Set at 81% Funding windows JAN 24, 2011 Michigan IT Owner Pleads Guilty to E-rate Fraud Compliance JAN 21, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Appeal Wave A09 PIA & reviews JAN 20, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Wave 034 Funding windows JAN 19, 2011 FY2004 – Funding Appeal Wave A76 PIA & reviews JAN 19, 2011 Filing Window Tip: What is an “E-rate Approved” Vendor? Funding windows JAN 18, 2011 FCC Releases Clarification Order for Items 21 Policy & FCC JAN 13, 2011 FCC Reappoints Bryant and Campbell to USAC Board Governance JAN 13, 2011 FY2009 – Funding Wave 78 Fast Facts Funding windows JAN 13, 2011 FY2010 – Funding Wave 033 Funding windows JAN 12, 2011 Dear USAC: Please reconsider Commentary JAN 11, 2011 FY2008 – Funding Wave 80S Fast Facts Funding windows JAN 11, 2011 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – January Analysis JAN 11, 2011 Filing Window Tip: Do NOT Involve Service Providers Funding windows JAN 10, 2011 Funds For Learning Launches E-rate App for iPhone Compliance JAN 7, 2011 FCC Releases E-rate Broadband Usage Survey Policy & FCC JAN 5, 2011 E-rate 2010: A Year in Review PIA & reviews JAN 5, 2011 FCC Approves Funding FY2010 Requests at 81% Policy & FCC JAN 5, 2011 FY2009 – Funding Appeal Wave A23 PIA & reviews JAN 4, 2011 FCC Releases Universal Service Fund Trends Policy & FCC JAN 3, 2011 When Life Imitates Art: Audit Pitfalls PIA & reviews

2010

DEC 30, 2010 FY2009 – Funding Wave 77 Fast Facts Funding windows DEC 30, 2010 Tips for Filing for Dark Fiber Policy & FCC DEC 29, 2010 FY2010 – Wave 032 Funding windows DEC 23, 2010 FY2009 – Funding Wave 76 Fast Facts Funding windows DEC 23, 2010 Anti-Deficiency Act Exemption Passes Congress Policy & FCC DEC 23, 2010 FY2006 – Funding Appeal Wave A64 PIA & reviews DEC 22, 2010 Congress Reauthorizes National School Lunch Program Policy & FCC DEC 22, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 031 Funding windows DEC 22, 2010 FY2008 – Funding Appeal Wave A26 PIA & reviews DEC 21, 2010 FCC Grants 83 Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews DEC 21, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Appeal Wave A08 PIA & reviews DEC 20, 2010 FY2008 – Funding Wave 80R Fast Facts Funding windows DEC 17, 2010 SLD Recommends Funding Priority Two Requests at 81% Governance DEC 16, 2010 FCC Releases Clarifying Order Policy & FCC DEC 16, 2010 Waiting to File? Five Tips for the Form 470 Funding windows DEC 15, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 030 Funding windows DEC 14, 2010 Deadline for EDU Applications this Friday Funding windows DEC 13, 2010 USAC Service Provider Call Notes – December Analysis DEC 9, 2010 FY2011 Filing Window to open January 11, 2011 Funding windows DEC 8, 2010 USAC Submits E-rate Stakeholder Questions to FCC Policy & FCC DEC 7, 2010 FCC and DOJ Investigating Texas School Districts Policy & FCC DEC 7, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 029 Funding windows DEC 6, 2010 The Real World‚Ķor Equivalent Commentary DEC 3, 2010 FCC Announces Effective Date for Orders Policy & FCC DEC 1, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 028 Funding windows NOV 30, 2010 File Early, File Often Funding windows NOV 29, 2010 FCC Rules in Favor of Applicants Policy & FCC NOV 24, 2010 FCC Seeks Comment on Definition of Consultants Policy & FCC NOV 22, 2010 OMB Approves New Forms 470 and 471 Policy & FCC NOV 22, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 027 Funding windows NOV 16, 2010 Streamline? Policy & FCC NOV 15, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 026 Funding windows NOV 11, 2010 FCC Releases Public Notice on EDU Pilot Program Policy & FCC NOV 11, 2010 HP Settles with Department of Justice Compliance NOV 11, 2010 Forms 470 at 3 Year Low Policy & FCC NOV 11, 2010 Forms 471: Waiting Until the Day After Tomorrow Commentary NOV 10, 2010 USAC Service Provider Call Notes Analysis NOV 9, 2010 FCC Releases Amendments to Sixth Report and Order Policy & FCC NOV 8, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 025 Funding windows NOV 5, 2010 $250 Million Available for Possible FY2011 Rollover Funding windows NOV 4, 2010 Appearances are Everything Commentary NOV 3, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 024 Funding windows NOV 3, 2010 FCC Sixth Report and Order: Gift Restrictions Policy & FCC NOV 2, 2010 GAO: “Overall Design of E-rate is Complex” Policy & FCC OCT 29, 2010 Do as I Say, Not as I Do Policy & FCC OCT 28, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 023 Funding windows OCT 26, 2010 FY2011 Form 471 Window Update Funding windows OCT 26, 2010 News You Need – October Deadlines Funding windows OCT 25, 2010 FCC Sixth Report and Order: Operational SPIN Changes Policy & FCC OCT 20, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 022 Funding windows OCT 19, 2010 FCC Sixth Report and Order: Expanding Eligibility Policy & FCC OCT 15, 2010 USAC Service Provider Call Notes Analysis OCT 13, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 021 Funding windows OCT 7, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 020 Funding windows OCT 7, 2010 USAC: Over 1,000 E-rate Audits Conducted PIA & reviews OCT 1, 2010 FCC Seeks Nominations for USAC Board Governance SEP 30, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 019 Funding windows SEP 29, 2010 FCC Releases Further Detail in Sixth Report and Order Policy & FCC SEP 24, 2010 Historical Day for E-rate Policy & FCC SEP 23, 2010 FCC Announces National Broadband Orders Policy & FCC SEP 22, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 018 Funding windows SEP 22, 2010 USAC to Recommend Funding Priority Two Requests at 85% Governance SEP 21, 2010 FCC Provides Insights into New E-rate Rules Policy & FCC SEP 16, 2010 Service Certifications-System Flaw? Compliance SEP 15, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 017 Funding windows SEP 14, 2010 FCDL‚ĶNow What? Funding windows SEP 10, 2010 E-rate Universe: The USAC Black Hole Funding windows SEP 9, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 016 Funding windows SEP 7, 2010 Deadline Approaching for Internal Connection Projects Funding windows SEP 3, 2010 FCC Sets Tentative E-rate Broadband Order Release Date Policy & FCC SEP 1, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 015 Funding windows AUG 31, 2010 Universal Service Payments Go Exclusively Electronic Policy & FCC AUG 25, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 014 Funding windows AUG 24, 2010 Are You Getting an Early Start? Funding windows AUG 20, 2010 Is this the End of Auditcations? PIA & reviews AUG 18, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 013 Funding windows AUG 16, 2010 News You Need: Payment Quality Assurance Program PIA & reviews AUG 13, 2010 FCC Appeal Orders Address Several Items PIA & reviews AUG 11, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 012 Funding windows AUG 9, 2010 Some Early Form 470 Filers May Need to Resubmit Funding windows AUG 4, 2010 FY 2010 Commitments Surpass the $1 Billion Mark Funding windows AUG 3, 2010 USAC has $100 Million Available for Future Rollover Policy & FCC AUG 3, 2010 Funds For Learning Comments on NPRM: Forms 470 and 471 Policy & FCC JUL 30, 2010 USAC Payments Go Exclusively Electronic August 31 Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2010 Pace of Funding Commitments at Three Year High Funding windows JUL 28, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 010 Funding windows JUL 26, 2010 SLD Urges Priority Two Discount Threshold be Set at 77% Governance JUL 21, 2010 SLD Funds $92 Million in Priority Two Applications Governance JUL 16, 2010 NPRM Comments Favorable to Proposed Streamlining Policy & FCC JUL 16, 2010 FCC Receives Comments on Draft ESL for FY2011 Policy & FCC JUL 14, 2010 E-rate Stakeholders Still Waiting for CIPA Guidance Compliance JUL 10, 2010 FFL Submits Comments on Proposed Changes to ESL Policy & FCC JUL 9, 2010 Funds For Learning Comments on NPRM Policy & FCC JUL 7, 2010 Ga-Ga for Google? Commentary JUL 2, 2010 FCC Authorizes USAC to Rollover $900 Million for FY 2010 Policy & FCC JUL 2, 2010 FCC Seeks Comment on Form 470 and Form 471 Revisions Policy & FCC JUL 1, 2010 Happy New (Funding) Year! Funding windows JUN 30, 2010 USAC Seeks Final Priority 2 Threshold for FY09, Start for FY10 Governance JUN 29, 2010 FCC Seeks Comment on E-rate Regulatory Changes Policy & FCC JUN 29, 2010 “Do You Know the Way‚Ķto FFL’s Booth at ISTE?” Commentary JUN 28, 2010 Funds For Learning Unveils New Version of E-rate Manager Compliance JUN 17, 2010 FY2010 – Funding Wave 004 Funding windows JUN 15, 2010 FCC OIG: E-rate Program Policy & FCC JUN 11, 2010 C.I.P.A.! It’s Fun to Comply with C.I.P.A.! Compliance JUN 10, 2010 FY2010 – Third Funding Wave Funding windows JUN 10, 2010 FCC Releases Draft FY2011 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUN 9, 2010 Comment Deadline Set for Two FCC Proposed Rulemakings Policy & FCC JUN 4, 2010 FCC Orders Clarifies Procedural versus Rule Deadlines Policy & FCC JUN 4, 2010 FY 2010-Second Funding Wave Funding windows JUN 3, 2010 Crunching the Numbers: FY2010 Wave 001 Funding windows JUN 2, 2010 FCC Establishes Effective Date for Electronic USAC Payments Policy & FCC JUN 1, 2010 Michigan City IT Consultant Faces Charges News JUN 1, 2010 FCC Denies 104 Appeals PIA & reviews MAY 28, 2010 The New Form 498 – News You Need Analysis MAY 27, 2010 FCC Releases New Orders Policy & FCC MAY 26, 2010 FCC Approves Funding Year 2009 P2 at 78% Policy & FCC MAY 26, 2010 MIA in PIA Continuing Series PIA & reviews MAY 24, 2010 Synopsis of E-rate NPRM, Pt. II: Broadband Expansion Policy & FCC MAY 24, 2010 Synopsis of E-rate NPRM, Pt. III: Equipment Disposal Policy & FCC MAY 21, 2010 FCC Releases Proposed New E-rate Rules Policy & FCC MAY 21, 2010 Synopsis of E-rate NPRM: Application Simplification Policy & FCC MAY 20, 2010 SLD Announces 2010 Fall Applicant Training News MAY 19, 2010 FCC Approves First FY2010 Funding Wave Policy & FCC MAY 17, 2010 Please Approve USAC’s Recommendation to Fund FY 2009 Priority Two Applications Down to 78% Funding windows MAY 14, 2010 FCC Approves Funding Year 2010 SLD PIA Procedures PIA & reviews MAY 13, 2010 Form 486 Certifications and Technology Plans – News You Need Compliance MAY 11, 2010 Broadening the E-rate Landscape-CIPA Compliance Compliance MAY 4, 2010 Forecasting the FY 2010 Priority Two Discount Threshold-Crunching the Numbers Funding windows MAY 4, 2010 MIA in PIA-Continuing Series PIA & reviews MAY 3, 2010 USAC Provides Additional Detail about $900 Million in Unused Funds Governance APR 30, 2010 FCC to Release Proposed E-rate Rulemaking Policy & FCC APR 26, 2010 SLC Anticipates $900 Million Available for Rollover Governance APR 21, 2010 Two Suspended from E-rate Program for Fraud Compliance APR 20, 2010 Leonard LaDuron Debarred for Three Years Compliance APR 9, 2010 FCC Unveils NBP “Action Agenda” Including E-rate NPRMs Policy & FCC APR 2, 2010 It’s Applicants’ Last Chance to Finish the E-rate Survey Policy & FCC MAR 31, 2010 USAC Releases 2009 Annual Report Policy & FCC MAR 30, 2010 Over 250 Audits Conducted in the Last Year: USAC Report PIA & reviews MAR 24, 2010 USAC Setting the Stage for FY 2010 Funding Commitments Funding windows MAR 18, 2010 USAC Looking to Conduct More IPIA Assessments PIA & reviews MAR 16, 2010 Changes are Coming – Some Sooner, Some Later Policy & FCC MAR 15, 2010 National Broadband Plan Released with E-rate Recommendations Policy & FCC MAR 14, 2010 Summary of National Broad Plan on FCC’s Website Policy & FCC MAR 13, 2010 Form 486 Certifications and Technology Plans – News You Need Compliance MAR 11, 2010 Demand Estimate for FY 2010 Established Funding windows MAR 8, 2010 Houston ISD Settles E-rate Fraud Case Compliance MAR 4, 2010 Comment Deadline Set for “Community Use” Rulemaking Policy & FCC MAR 3, 2010 FCC Appoints Sheryl Abshire to USAC Schools and Libraries Board Policy & FCC FEB 25, 2010 USAC Recommends Funding FY 2009 Priority Two Applications at 78% and Above Funding windows FEB 24, 2010 E-rate Applicants Surveyed as Part of National Broadband Plan Development Policy & FCC FEB 18, 2010 No More Wasting Valuable Broadband: The FCC Gets it Right Policy & FCC FEB 18, 2010 FCC Enables Schools to Allow “Community Use” of Internet during Non-Operating Hours Policy & FCC FEB 17, 2010 Funds For Learning Comments on CIPA NPRM Compliance FEB 10, 2010 Timing of E-rate Reform Policy & FCC FEB 10, 2010 Congressman Markey Introduces E-rate 2.0 Act Policy & FCC FEB 8, 2010 An Additional 138 Forms 470 Are Potentially ‘In Play’ Funding windows FEB 8, 2010 Filing Window Extended Until Feb 19 Funding windows FEB 7, 2010 It is Time to Increase the E-rate Funding Cap Policy & FCC FEB 1, 2010 FCC Expects to use $5.4 million from USF in FY 2011 Policy & FCC FEB 1, 2010 USAC Reports that $500 Million Available for 2010 Rollover Policy & FCC JAN 24, 2010 SLC Recommends Denying More P2 Requests, Terminating Eligibility Database Governance JAN 24, 2010 FCC to Release E-rate Order and NPRM as 471 Window Closes Policy & FCC JAN 18, 2010 Comment Deadline Set for Updated Proposed CIPA Requirements Compliance JAN 14, 2010 Forms 470 Postings in Line with Past Years Funding windows JAN 6, 2010 Better Audits Around the Corner? PIA & reviews JAN 4, 2010 E-rate Commitments Per-Student Slightly Lower in FY 2008 Funding windows

2009

DEC 28, 2009 FCC Office of Inspector General Overstates Initial Erroneous Payment Rate Determinations Policy & FCC DEC 22, 2009 Being in Audit Limbo PIA & reviews DEC 17, 2009 E-rate Implications in the Consolidated Appropriations Bill Congress Passed Policy & FCC DEC 17, 2009 Leonard LaDuron Sentenced in Scheme to Defraud the E-rate Program News DEC 9, 2009 National Broadband Plan Comments Focusing on E-rate Policy & FCC DEC 7, 2009 Ten Keys to Success with your E-rate Form 470 Funding windows DEC 6, 2009 Seven E-rate Tips for Surviving the Filing Window Funding windows DEC 3, 2009 eSchoolNews Article about E-rate ESL & Filing Window Policy & FCC DEC 2, 2009 FCC Announces Change in Location for Hand-Delivered Filings Policy & FCC DEC 2, 2009 Funding Year 2010 Filing Window Opens Funding windows DEC 1, 2009 Form 471 Filing Window History Funding windows DEC 1, 2009 FCC Releases ESL for FY 2010, Authorizes Opening Filing Window Policy & FCC NOV 30, 2009 Defining Terms in CIPA’s New Requirements Compliance NOV 23, 2009 Priority 2 Commitments reach 87% for FY2008, 80% for FY2009 Funding windows NOV 22, 2009 Funds For Learning Responds to FCC Broadband Notice of Inquiry Policy & FCC NOV 18, 2009 SLD Makes Online Items 21 Available to Service Providers Funding windows NOV 16, 2009 Vendor Selection Documentation is Important For a Successful E-rate Procurement Compliance NOV 9, 2009 FCC Releases Revised Form 498 Policy & FCC NOV 5, 2009 FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed New CIPA Requirement Compliance NOV 3, 2009 FCC Seeks Comment on Potential Changes to E-rate Program Policy & FCC NOV 2, 2009 Approximately $350 Million Available for 2010 Rollover Policy & FCC OCT 25, 2009 USAC Proposes Filing Window Dates for FY 2010 Funding windows OCT 25, 2009 USAC Recommends Funding FY 2009 Priority Two Applications at 80% Funding windows OCT 20, 2009 FCC Seeks Comments on E-rate Orders Policy & FCC OCT 12, 2009 AT&T Missouri Agrees to Settlement in E-rate Case News SEP 29, 2009 FCC Seeking Nominations to USAC Board Governance SEP 29, 2009 FCC to Conduct E-rate Broadband Survey Policy & FCC SEP 28, 2009 FCC Announces Requirements for Electronic Disbursements Policy & FCC SEP 21, 2009 FY2009 P2 Could Reach 80% Funding windows SEP 21, 2009 USAC Begins Fall Applicant Training Events News SEP 20, 2009 USAC Training Presentations News AUG 30, 2009 FCC To Release NPRM Regarding Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act Policy & FCC AUG 25, 2009 MIA in PIA-No School Left Behind? PIA & reviews AUG 25, 2009 USAC Recommends Funding FY 2009 Priority Two Applications at 85% Funding windows AUG 23, 2009 USAC Announces Dates of Website Downtime Funding windows AUG 20, 2009 E-rate Program Status: 80’s Rock Ballad Dramatic Pause Commentary AUG 20, 2009 FCC Holds Education Broadband Discussion Policy & FCC AUG 16, 2009 FCC to Hold Broadband Workshop Policy & FCC AUG 12, 2009 What Were They Thinking? Seeing the Forest For the Trees PIA & reviews AUG 11, 2009 What the OIG Really Wants Policy & FCC AUG 4, 2009 USAC Announces Website Unavailability in Advance of Upgrades News AUG 4, 2009 Approximately $200 Million Available for 2010 Rollover Policy & FCC AUG 4, 2009 Wave 015 Released for FY 2009 Funding windows AUG 2, 2009 FCC OIG Still Concerned about Improper Payments to E-rate Beneficiaries Policy & FCC JUL 30, 2009 Additional $900 Million Available for FY 2009 Funding windows JUL 28, 2009 SLD “Optimistic” About 87% P2 for FY 2008 Funding windows JUL 28, 2009 Regular and Appeal Funding Wave for FY2009 Released PIA & reviews JUL 26, 2009 What is an “approved E-rate vendor”? Commentary JUL 26, 2009 Remaining FCC Commissioner Positions Confirmed Policy & FCC JUL 20, 2009 DISD FRNs Cancelled Following DoJ Settlement Funding windows JUL 14, 2009 Internal Connections Equipment Transfers Analysis JUL 14, 2009 FCC Initiates Debarment Proceedings Against Two Individuals Compliance JUL 5, 2009 Guilty Plea in FBI E-rate Investigation News JUN 29, 2009 Surviving an E-rate Audit PIA & reviews JUN 28, 2009 Funds For Learning Announces Findings from National E-rate Survey Compliance JUN 28, 2009 USAC Conditionally Recommends Funding FY 2009 Priority Two Applications at the 90% Discount Band Funding windows JUN 28, 2009 Genachowski, McDowell Confirmed Governance JUN 25, 2009 Dallas Independent School District Settles E-rate Fraud Case Compliance JUN 23, 2009 FCC Receives Comments on Draft Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2010 Policy & FCC JUN 18, 2009 USAC Opens Schools and Libraries Fall Training Registration News JUN 17, 2009 Genachowski Confirmation Hearings Begin Governance JUN 17, 2009 More Earmarks for i-SAFE’s Unofficial Certification Compliance JUN 15, 2009 Commitments for FY 2009 Behind 2008 Pace Funding windows JUN 2, 2009 FCC Seeks Comments on 2010 Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUN 1, 2009 Former Superintendent Indicted on Bribery Conspiracy Charges News MAY 25, 2009 USAC Board Member Resigns Governance MAY 18, 2009 Half of SLD’s Budget is for Audit Support PIA & reviews MAY 11, 2009 Puerto Rico Department of Education Receives FY 2006 Commitment Funding windows MAY 10, 2009 Winding Down FY 2007 Commitments Funding windows MAY 4, 2009 USAC Continues to Report $1 Billion Available for Rollover Use Policy & FCC APR 30, 2009 This Week in Washington Analysis APR 28, 2009 Five Practical Tips For Requesting Web Hosting Services Commentary APR 28, 2009 More Time for the E-rate Survey Funding windows APR 27, 2009 GAO Releases E-rate Study News APR 26, 2009 USAC Provides Additional Web Hosting Eligibility Guidance Policy & FCC APR 22, 2009 USAC to Issue First Funding Wave for FY 2009 Funding windows APR 15, 2009 $17.45 Million Committed This Week Funding windows APR 15, 2009 FCC Issues Appeal Decisions Regarding Competitive Bidding Regulations PIA & reviews APR 15, 2009 Review of the Albert Lea Area Schools FCC Decision PIA & reviews APR 14, 2009 Applicants, Speak Up! Analysis APR 12, 2009 Additional Web Hosting Services Now Eligible for E-rate Discounts Funding windows APR 1, 2009 Forecasting the FY 2009 Discount Threshold Funding windows MAR 31, 2009 USAC Issues March Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2009 USAC Releases 2008 Annual Report Policy & FCC MAR 26, 2009 MI School Official Sentenced to 46 Months Compliance MAR 26, 2009 i-SAFE, Inc. Receives Earmark Related to E-rate Policy & FCC MAR 26, 2009 How will you be audited for CIPA compliance next year? It’s anyone’s guess. PIA & reviews MAR 24, 2009 SLD Issues 44th Wave of FY 2008 Funding windows MAR 17, 2009 ‘Auditcations’-Why Are E-rate Audits Taking So Long? PIA & reviews MAR 12, 2009 FY2009 Demand Estimate Released by USAC Funding windows MAR 4, 2009 USAC Issues P2 86% Denial Wave PIA & reviews MAR 2, 2009 The $2 Billion Typo Has Been Corrected Funding windows MAR 2, 2009 Where’s the Fraud? Compliance MAR 1, 2009 SLD to Deny FY 2008 Priority Two Requests at 86% Discount Rate Funding windows MAR 1, 2009 More Time for IC Commitments Funding windows FEB 22, 2009 Rapid Fire PIA! PIA & reviews FEB 15, 2009 Division of AT&T Agrees to $8 Million E-rate DoJ Settlement Compliance FEB 15, 2009 New E-rate Summary on FundsForLearning.com Analysis FEB 10, 2009 How’s Your Stress Level? Funding windows FEB 3, 2009 More Hoops, No Help Policy & FCC FEB 1, 2009 USAC Projects $1 Billion Available for Rollover Policy & FCC JAN 31, 2009 Recent FCC Appeals in Favor of Applicants PIA & reviews JAN 27, 2009 SLD Commits FY 2004 Funding Wave Funding windows JAN 25, 2009 USAC Proposes P2 Denials at 86% and Below PIA & reviews JAN 21, 2009 Good Faith Funding Commitment Funding windows JAN 21, 2009 FCC Provides Further Audit Recovery Guidance to USAC PIA & reviews JAN 18, 2009 Form 470 Postings Nearly Identical to Last Year Funding windows JAN 18, 2009 USAC Clarifies Priority 1 Voice Over IP Eligibility Policy & FCC JAN 15, 2009 FCC Chairman Announces His Resignation Policy & FCC JAN 15, 2009 Obama Releases Further Stimulus Package Details Governance JAN 13, 2009 Obama’s FCC Pick is a Good Sign for E-rate Policy & FCC JAN 13, 2009 How the Obama Technology Plan Will Affect E-rate Policy & FCC JAN 11, 2009 Messing Up a Form 470 (Six Great Tips) Funding windows JAN 8, 2009 How Do You Tie Your Shoelaces? Commentary JAN 6, 2009 The New Administration in Washington, DC News JAN 5, 2009 Funding Waves Resume With $61 Million in Commitments Funding windows JAN 1, 2009 Federal-State Joint Board Releases Report Policy & FCC

2008

DEC 28, 2008 OIG Issues Corrections to Report to Congress Policy & FCC DEC 23, 2008 Sentencing in E-rate Fraud and Bribery Case Compliance DEC 18, 2008 E-rate Administrators Commit $44 Million in Funding Year 2008 Funding windows DEC 17, 2008 Eight Applicants Receive FY 2005 Funding Commitment Decision Letters Funding windows DEC 16, 2008 Round Three Audits Begin PIA & reviews DEC 15, 2008 Bamberg County School District School Official Sentenced in Connection with E-rate Fraud Compliance DEC 11, 2008 FCC OIG Issues Preliminary Audit Analysis PIA & reviews DEC 9, 2008 $123 Million Committed in Latest Wave Funding windows DEC 9, 2008 SLD Recommends Denying FY 2008 Priority Two Requests at 85% and Below Funding windows NOV 30, 2008 FCC OIG Selects Next Group of Applicants for Audit PIA & reviews NOV 25, 2008 Former Prince George’s County Superintendent Receives Six-Year Sentence Compliance NOV 23, 2008 USAC Announces FY 2009 Filing Window Funding windows NOV 20, 2008 FCC Approves 2009 Eligible Services list, Authorizes 471 Window Opening Policy & FCC NOV 16, 2008 USAC Responds to FCC Universal Service Notice of Inquiry Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2008 FCC Seeks Nominations for USAC Board Members Governance NOV 4, 2008 SLD to Deny FY 2008 Priority Two at 80% Discount Rate Funding windows NOV 4, 2008 USAC Releases Administrative Procedures Manual Policy & FCC NOV 2, 2008 USAC Reports $900 Million Available for Future Use Policy & FCC NOV 2, 2008 Dozens of Applicants Win FCC Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews OCT 26, 2008 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Recommends Lowering FY2008 Priority Two Discount Threshold Governance OCT 23, 2008 New CIPA Online Safety Requirement Compliance OCT 19, 2008 FFL Special Report: Analysis of E-rate Funding Utilization Funding windows OCT 19, 2008 E-rate Utilization Analysis Analysis OCT 16, 2008 Form 470 Application Postings Ahead of Last Year’s Pace Funding windows OCT 14, 2008 FY 2008 Commitments Near $1.5 Billion Funding windows OCT 13, 2008 Notice of Inquiry Published in Federal Register Policy & FCC SEP 25, 2008 NPRM Comments Favorable to Proposed Changes Policy & FCC SEP 25, 2008 $45 Million Committed For FY 2008 Funding windows SEP 22, 2008 September 30 Deadline Approaching for IC Installations Funding windows SEP 17, 2008 Wave 23 for FY 2008 Released Funding windows SEP 11, 2008 FCC Seeks Ways to Strengthen Oversight and Management of USF Policy & FCC SEP 10, 2008 SLD Continues Weekly Waves for FY 2008 Funding windows SEP 9, 2008 SLD Publishes Fall 2008 Training Materials News SEP 2, 2008 Applicants Notified of Latest Funding Wave Funding windows AUG 26, 2008 Nearly $30 Million in New Commitments Funding windows AUG 26, 2008 Iowa Schools Seeking Special E-rate Relief Policy & FCC AUG 17, 2008 Funds For Learning’s Summary of NPRM Policy & FCC AUG 14, 2008 Funds For Learning Comments on Draft ESL Policy & FCC AUG 13, 2008 Savannah R-III School District Wins FCC Appeal Decision PIA & reviews AUG 13, 2008 Eighteenth Wave for 2008 Released Funding windows AUG 5, 2008 $22 Million Committed in Latest Wave Funding windows AUG 4, 2008 USAC Reports $800 Million Available for Future Use Policy & FCC JUL 31, 2008 FCC Releases Draft ESL, NPRM Policy & FCC JUL 28, 2008 SLD to Deny Priority Two Applications at 83% and Below Governance JUL 22, 2008 Funding Wave for FY 2008 Issued Funding windows JUL 22, 2008 USAC Board to Consider Denying P2 at 83% and Below for FY 2008 Governance JUL 16, 2008 SLD Issues First 2008 Internal Connections Commitments Funding windows JUL 10, 2008 SLD Opens Applicant Training Registration PIA & reviews JUL 8, 2008 FY 2008 Wave Issued Funding windows JUL 7, 2008 USAC to Begin Issuing Priority Two Commitments Soon Funding windows JUN 25, 2008 SLD Commits $640 Million in Advance of Funding Year Funding windows JUN 23, 2008 Additional $600 Million Available for FY 2008 Funding windows JUN 19, 2008 More FY 2007 Commitments Issued Funding windows JUN 18, 2008 Howe Electric Pleads Guilty to E-rate Fraud Compliance JUN 17, 2008 FY 2008 Commitments Reach $600 Million Funding windows JUN 16, 2008 Fifteen Arkansas Applicants Granted FCC Relief Policy & FCC JUN 10, 2008 SLD Announces Tentative Schedule for Applicant Training Policy & FCC JUN 10, 2008 SLD Issues Waves for 2008, 2007 Funding windows JUN 4, 2008 2008 Funding Commitments Ahead of 2007 Pace Funding windows JUN 3, 2008 Report Indicates E-rate Audits and Investigations will Intensify Over Time PIA & reviews JUN 3, 2008 Rating the E-rate Analysis MAY 31, 2008 National E-rate Survey Results News MAY 20, 2008 SLD Issues 2008, 2007 Funding Commitments Funding windows MAY 13, 2008 SLD Releases Funding Waves for 2006 and 2007 Funding windows MAY 12, 2008 Applicants in Fourteen States Receive FY 2008 Commitments Funding windows MAY 11, 2008 SLD Issues 2004 Wave Funding windows MAY 6, 2008 New Funding Commitments for 2008, 2007 Funding windows MAY 5, 2008 USAC Issues Quarterly Report; Reports $600 Million Available for Future Use Policy & FCC MAY 1, 2008 Over $350 Million Committed in First 2008 Wave Funding windows APR 27, 2008 USAC Announces First FY 2008 Funding Wave Funding windows APR 24, 2008 USAC Reimburses $344 Million in First Quarter of 2008 Funding windows APR 23, 2008 Co-owners of DeltaNet Plead Guilty to Defrauding the E-rate Program News APR 22, 2008 $16 Million Committed for FY 2007 in Latest Wave Funding windows APR 22, 2008 Funds For Learning Issues Statement Regarding SAIC Contract with USAC News APR 17, 2008 Bill Introduced to Expand E-rate Eligible Services Policy & FCC APR 16, 2008 GAO to Survey E-rate Applicants News APR 15, 2008 SLD Releases Major FY 2007 Wave Funding windows APR 13, 2008 Funding Year 2007 P2 Threshold Set at 81% Funding windows APR 10, 2008 $15.8 Million in Funding Committed Funding windows APR 1, 2008 USAC Commits Additional $2.9 Million for FY 2007 Funding windows APR 1, 2008 Audits of E-rate Beneficiaries Near the 500 Mark PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2008 SLD Releases Small 2004 Wave Funding windows MAR 25, 2008 USAC Issues Small FY 2007 Wave Funding windows MAR 19, 2008 E-rate Consultant Sentenced to Prison News MAR 19, 2008 $8.6 Million Committed for FY 2007 Funding windows MAR 16, 2008 Funds For Learning, eSchool News Partner to Survey E-rate Applicants News MAR 12, 2008 2007 Funding Commitments Cross $2 Billion Level Funding windows MAR 9, 2008 SLD Issuing Commitments at Faster Pace Funding windows MAR 6, 2008 SLD Releases Small 2006 Funding Wave Funding windows MAR 4, 2008 FY 2007 Commitments Approaching $2 Billion Funding windows MAR 2, 2008 USAC Releases FY 2008 Demand Estimate Funding windows FEB 26, 2008 $15.5 Million Committed in Latest Funding Wave Funding windows FEB 24, 2008 FCC Gives USAC Further “Pattern Analysis” Guidance Policy & FCC FEB 19, 2008 SLD Issues FY 2007 Funding Decisions Funding windows FEB 11, 2008 SLD Releases FY 2006 Funding Wave Funding windows FEB 11, 2008 SLD Releases FY 2005 Wave, FY 2003 Appeal Wave PIA & reviews FEB 10, 2008 Additional $22.2 Million Approved for 2007 Funding windows FEB 4, 2008 FCC FY 2009 Budget Requests Additional Universal Service Oversight Resources Policy & FCC FEB 3, 2008 USAC Issues Quarterly Report; Reports $450 Million Available for Future Use Policy & FCC JAN 29, 2008 $10 Million Approved in FY 2007 Wave Funding windows JAN 27, 2008 Applicants Improving on Meeting Document Retention Requirements Compliance JAN 22, 2008 SLD Releases $20.3 Million in Funding Year 2007 Commitments Funding windows JAN 17, 2008 Form 470 Application Postings Slightly Higher this Year Funding windows JAN 17, 2008 SLD Releases FY 2007 Funding Wave Funding windows JAN 2, 2008 FCC Releases USF Monitoring Report Policy & FCC

2007

DEC 19, 2007 Universal Service Issues Included in Final Appropriations Bill Policy & FCC DEC 16, 2007 Funding Year 2007 Average Applicant Funding windows DEC 12, 2007 FCC Releases Letter of Agency Order Policy & FCC DEC 11, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2006 and 2007 Funding Waves Funding windows DEC 11, 2007 USAC Issues “Operational Support” RFP News DEC 9, 2007 FundsForLearning.com E-mail Service Analysis DEC 3, 2007 FCC OIG Still Concerned about E-rate Waste, Fraud and Abuse Compliance DEC 3, 2007 USAC Recommends Denying FY 2007 Priority Two Applications at the 80% Discount Threshold Funding windows NOV 29, 2007 SLD Releases Two FY 2007 Funding Waves Funding windows NOV 25, 2007 American Library Association Visits FCC to Discuss Broadband Issues Policy & FCC NOV 25, 2007 Funding Year 2005 Utilization by State Funding windows NOV 14, 2007 SLD Commits $40.3 Million in Latest FY 2007 Funding Wave Funding windows NOV 4, 2007 USAC Issues Quarterly Report; Reports $300 Million Available for Future Use Policy & FCC OCT 31, 2007 USAC Submits Administrative Procedures to FCC Policy & FCC OCT 31, 2007 FCC Grants Thriteen Appeals PIA & reviews OCT 28, 2007 SLD Officially Announces Window Dates Funding windows OCT 22, 2007 Funding Year 2006 Requests and Commitments Funding windows OCT 21, 2007 USAC Approves Form 471 Filing Window for Funding Year 2008 Funding windows OCT 18, 2007 FCC Authorizes FY 2008 Filing Window Opening, Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 18, 2007 SLD Starts to Deny Applicants Due to “2-in-5 Rule” Funding windows OCT 14, 2007 FCC Seeks Seven USAC Board Members Governance OCT 10, 2007 USAC Issues Funding Waves Covering Four Funding Years Funding windows OCT 3, 2007 FCC OIG Releases “Initial Statistical Analysis” of Compliance Audits PIA & reviews OCT 1, 2007 USAC Issues Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report PIA & reviews SEP 30, 2007 Mississippi School District Receives FY 2001 Commitment Funding windows SEP 30, 2007 FY 2007 Requests per Student Funding windows SEP 30, 2007 Funding Year 2007 Requests per Student Funding windows SEP 27, 2007 Former SBC Employee Suspended from E-rate Program Compliance SEP 26, 2007 SLD Commits $43 million for FY 2007, Small FY 2005 Wave Funding windows SEP 25, 2007 FCC Sends Notice of Debarment to Scott A. Federowicz Compliance SEP 24, 2007 FCC Adopts USF Rule, Seeks Further Comment Policy & FCC SEP 24, 2007 OMB Approves Revised Forms 486, 500, 479 News SEP 23, 2007 Texas District Under Investigation for E-rate Violations Compliance SEP 20, 2007 SLD Commits $39.2 Million in FY 2007; Releases Small FY 2006 Funding Wave Funding windows SEP 18, 2007 Judy Green Convicted of E-rate Fraud Compliance SEP 16, 2007 Telecom Companies Visit with FCC Policy & FCC SEP 16, 2007 Surveying the Service Provider Landscape Analysis SEP 11, 2007 SLD Commits $56.6 Million in FY 2007 Wave 19 Funding windows SEP 9, 2007 Thomas Kennedy Pleads Guilty to Defrauding E-rate Policy & FCC SEP 6, 2007 USAC Releases FY 2006 and 2007 Funding Waves Funding windows SEP 4, 2007 FCC Releases Performance Measures for Applications Analysis Policy & FCC SEP 3, 2007 SLD Releases Funding Wave for FY 2007, Appeal Waves PIA & reviews AUG 30, 2007 FFL Releases Performance Measures for Applications Analysis Policy & FCC AUG 29, 2007 FCC Issues USF Report and Order Policy & FCC AUG 22, 2007 SLD Commits Another $45.6 Million in FY 2007 Funding windows AUG 16, 2007 SLD Releases Small FY 2006 Funding Wave, More Appeal Waves PIA & reviews AUG 14, 2007 SLD Issues 2007 Wave Totaling $178 Million Funding windows AUG 13, 2007 FFL Seeks Applicant Support for Eligible Services Comments Funding windows AUG 9, 2007 Funds For Learning Comments on Draft Eligible Service List PIA & reviews AUG 7, 2007 FCC Approves USAC Recommendation for FY 2007 Threshold Policy & FCC AUG 2, 2007 USAC Issues Quarterly Report; Reports $150 Million Available for Future Use Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2007 SLD Commits $11.3 Million More in FY 2006 Funding windows JUL 31, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2005 and FY 2007 Funding Waves; More Appeal Waves PIA & reviews JUL 29, 2007 FCC Releases FY 2008 Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC JUL 26, 2007 SLD Commits $391 Million in Wave 12 for FY 2007 Funding windows JUL 22, 2007 USAC Recommends Funding 83 Percent for FY 2007 Funding windows JUL 19, 2007 SLD Commitments Reach $500M for Funding Year 2007 Funding windows JUL 12, 2007 SLD Starts to Deny FY 2006 Priority Two Requests at 85% Discount Rate Funding windows JUL 9, 2007 USAC Looking for Independent Accounting Firm to Conduct Further E-rate Oversight PIA & reviews JUL 5, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2005 and FY 2007 Funding Waves; More Appeal Waves PIA & reviews JUL 4, 2007 USAC’s Schools and Libraries Fall Training Schedule News JUL 2, 2007 House Includes More USF Oversight Resources to FCC Policy & FCC JUN 28, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2006 Funding Wave; More Appeal Waves PIA & reviews JUN 27, 2007 SLD Commits $66.3 Million in FY 2007; Starts to Commit 90% Priority Two Applications Funding windows JUN 26, 2007 FCC Suspends Scott Federowicz from the E-rate Program Policy & FCC JUN 21, 2007 SLD Issues FY 2004, 2007 Waves; Appeal Waves PIA & reviews JUN 20, 2007 Long Beach Unified SD and Hickory SD Granted Favorable FCC Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews JUN 14, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2005-2007 Funding Waves; FY 2003, 2004 and 2006 Appeal Waves PIA & reviews JUN 13, 2007 FCC Office of Inspector General Seeks Additional USF Oversight Resources Policy & FCC JUN 7, 2007 Funding Year 2006 Discount Threshold Set at 86% Funding windows JUN 7, 2007 FCC to Rollover $650 Million for FY 2007 Policy & FCC JUN 5, 2007 AT&T Responds to FCC’s AT&T’s Invoicing Order Reconsideration Request Policy & FCC MAY 31, 2007 SLD Commits $22 Million More in FY 2007 Funding windows MAY 29, 2007 Grand Jury Indicts Three in Dallas ISD Case News MAY 24, 2007 SLD Releases 2006 and 2007 Funding Waves; 2002-2005 Appeal Waves PIA & reviews MAY 20, 2007 FCC Grants Another Applicant Friendly Decision and Seeks Public Comment Policy & FCC MAY 9, 2007 FCC Releases More Applicant Friendly Appeals PIA & reviews MAY 8, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2005 and 2006 Funding Waves; FY 2003-2006 Appeal Waves PIA & reviews MAY 2, 2007 USAC Issues Quarterly Report Policy & FCC APR 23, 2007 SLD Commits First FY 2007 Funding Wave Funding windows APR 22, 2007 SLD to Deny FY 2006 Priority Two Requests at 84% and Below Funding windows APR 19, 2007 FCC Chairman Requests Additional Resources for USF Oversight Policy & FCC APR 18, 2007 FCC Grants Virginia State Department of Education Appeal PIA & reviews APR 17, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2003, 2005, 2006 Funding Wave; FY 2006 Appeal Wave PIA & reviews APR 16, 2007 USAC to Issue Priority One Commitments for FY 2007 Funding windows APR 15, 2007 FY 2007 Demand Estimate Update Funding windows APR 9, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2005 Funding Wave; FY 2005 Appeal Wave PIA & reviews APR 5, 2007 FCC Releases Three Major Orders Policy & FCC APR 3, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2006 Funding Wave; FY 2005 Appeal Wave PIA & reviews MAR 28, 2007 SLD to Deny FY 2006 Priority Two Requests at the 82% Discount Threshold Funding windows MAR 27, 2007 SLD Commits $15.4 Million in FY 2005 Funding windows MAR 26, 2007 FCC Grants 12 More Appeals; Potential Competitive Bidding Violations PIA & reviews MAR 22, 2007 FCC Grants 182 Appeals PIA & reviews MAR 19, 2007 SLD Releases Four Appeal Waves PIA & reviews MAR 15, 2007 FCC Issues Four Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews MAR 12, 2007 FCC Releases Six New Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews MAR 8, 2007 SLD Releases FY 2007 Demand Estimate Funding windows MAR 6, 2007 SLD Commits Another $11.6 Million in FY 2006 Funding windows FEB 28, 2007 SLD Commits $20 Million in Wave 45 FY 2006; Released FY 2006 Appeal Wave PIA & reviews FEB 22, 2007 SLD Commits $6 Million in FY 2006 Funding windows FEB 21, 2007 Congressional Update: Anti-Deficiency Act Policy & FCC FEB 15, 2007 SLD Releases Small FY 2006 Funding Wave; FY 2006 and FY 2002 Appeal Waves PIA & reviews FEB 13, 2007 Incorrect RAL Information Sent to Applicants News FEB 11, 2007 Another Telecom Owner Convicted of Defrauding E-rate Program Compliance FEB 7, 2007 SLD Releases 2005 and 2006 Funding Waves Funding windows FEB 6, 2007 Form 471 Window Extended One Day Funding windows FEB 5, 2007 Congressional E-rate Update: FCC Seeks Additional $20 Million for USF Audits PIA & reviews FEB 4, 2007 Over $12.1 Million Denied in FY 2005 Due to “Uncertified Form 470” PIA & reviews FEB 1, 2007 SLD Commits Additional $29.6 Million in FY 2006 Funding windows JAN 31, 2007 USAC Issues Quarterly Report: Projects $650 Million Available from Prior Funding Years Policy & FCC JAN 29, 2007 USAC Commits $17.4 Million for Hurricane Katrina Related Applications Policy & FCC JAN 24, 2007 SLD Releases Wave 40 for FY 2006 Committing Over $19 Million Funding windows JAN 22, 2007 Two More Service Providers Debarred From E-rate Program Compliance JAN 22, 2007 California School Awarded FY 2003 Commitment Funding windows JAN 18, 2007 SLD Commits Another $29 million in FY 2006 Funding windows JAN 17, 2007 USAC Lowers FY 2005 Discount Threshold to 80% Funding windows JAN 9, 2007 FY 2007 Form 471s Now Available in E-rate Manager Funding windows JAN 9, 2007 SLD Releases Small 2006 Funding Wave Funding windows JAN 7, 2007 Universal Service Legislation Introduced Policy & FCC

2006

DEC 21, 2006 U.S. DoJ Reports 2006 Enforcement Actions; Include E-rate Compliance DEC 20, 2006 USAC Recommends to FCC to Commit Priority Two Requests at 86% Discount Threshold for FY 2006 Policy & FCC DEC 13, 2006 Dallas Independent School District Wins FCC Appeal PIA & reviews DEC 12, 2006 Former President and Owner of ATE Tel Solutions Inc. Indicted on Wire Fraud Compliance DEC 11, 2006 Two Louisiana Schools Receive Katrina Related FY 2006 Commitments Funding windows DEC 5, 2006 FCC Releases Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews NOV 30, 2006 SLD Commits $19 Million in Wave 32 for FY 2006 Funding windows NOV 30, 2006 FCC’s Office of Inspector General Identifies over $11 Million in Improper Payments Policy & FCC NOV 21, 2006 SLD Commits Another $68 Million in Funding Year 2006 Funding windows NOV 20, 2006 USAC Board Nominations Sought Governance NOV 14, 2006 Impact of the November 2006 Election on the E-rate Program Policy & FCC NOV 8, 2006 USAC Highlights Administrative Procedures Policy & FCC NOV 7, 2006 USAC Issues Quarterly Report Policy & FCC NOV 2, 2006 SLD Releases 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2006 Funding Waves Funding windows OCT 29, 2006 Consortium FCC decisions in 2006 Policy & FCC OCT 26, 2006 Applicant Receives Funding Year 1999 Commitment Funding windows OCT 24, 2006 FFL Analyzes FY 2007 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 23, 2006 SLD Notifies 90% Discount Rate Applicants about 2006 Funding Requests Funding windows OCT 19, 2006 Form 471 Filing Window Announced Funding windows OCT 17, 2006 FCC Approves Funding Year 2006 Internal Connections Requests at 90% Discount Threshold Policy & FCC OCT 15, 2006 Fall Congressional E-rate Update Policy & FCC OCT 5, 2006 SLD Releases 2004, 2005 and 2006 Funding Waves Funding windows OCT 3, 2006 USAC Issues Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews SEP 28, 2006 SLD Releases 2005 and 2006 Funding Wave Funding windows SEP 24, 2006 FCC Continues String of Applicant Friendly Decisions Policy & FCC SEP 17, 2006 FCC Grants Appeal Affecting 128 Applicants PIA & reviews SEP 14, 2006 FCC Seeks Comment on E-rate Related Forms Policy & FCC SEP 13, 2006 2005 Internal Connections to be Funded at 81% Funding windows SEP 12, 2006 FCC Releases Two Form 486 Decisions Compliance SEP 10, 2006 Bishop Perry Update PIA & reviews AUG 31, 2006 SLD Released 2005 and 2006 Funding Waves Funding windows AUG 31, 2006 SLD Publishes Agenda and Presentation Materials News AUG 30, 2006 First Funding Denials Due to Companies Being Debarred PIA & reviews AUG 23, 2006 SLD Commits $15 Million in 2006; $8 Million in 2005 Funding windows AUG 21, 2006 FCC Issues Four More Appeals PIA & reviews AUG 17, 2006 FCC Continues to Remand Additional Applications Back to SLD Policy & FCC AUG 16, 2006 SLD Releases 2005 and 2006 Funding Waves Funding windows AUG 9, 2006 2001 and 2004 Funding Waves Released Funding windows AUG 8, 2006 SLD Releases Wave 16 Funding Year 2006 Funding windows AUG 3, 2006 Funds For Learning Comments on Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC AUG 2, 2006 USAC Issues Quarterly Report Policy & FCC AUG 1, 2006 FCC Grants Hickory Public Schools District’s Appeal PIA & reviews AUG 1, 2006 SLD Commits $42 Million in Wave 15 in Funding Year 2006 Funding windows JUL 26, 2006 Congressional E-rate Update: House Passes “Deleting Online Predators Act” Policy & FCC JUL 25, 2006 SLD Commits Another $18.2 Million in Funding Year 2006 Funding windows JUL 25, 2006 FCC Grants Wyoming State Department of Education Appeal PIA & reviews JUL 23, 2006 USAC Held Board Meeting; FCC Release Draft Eligible Services List Governance JUL 22, 2006 FCC Continues String of Favorable Appeals PIA & reviews JUL 18, 2006 SLD Commits $23 Million in Wave 13 for Funding Year 2006 Funding windows JUL 13, 2006 SLD Announces Additional Fall 2006 Training Session News JUL 12, 2006 SLD Funds 2005 Internal Connections at 84% Policy & FCC JUL 11, 2006 SLD Commits $13 Million in Funding Year 2006 Funding windows JUL 10, 2006 SLD Posts Further Bishop Perry Order Guidance Policy & FCC JUL 10, 2006 SLD Denies $8.7 Million to Puerto Rico Applicants PIA & reviews JUL 6, 2006 SLD Commits $25 Million More in 2006 Funding windows JUL 5, 2006 SLD Releases Small 2004 Funding Wave Funding windows JUL 2, 2006 FCC Debars NEC and Inter-Tel Technologies from E-rate Program Compliance JUN 29, 2006 SLD Releases 2005 and 2006 Funding Waves Funding windows JUN 27, 2006 State of Indiana and Intelenet Commission Enter E-rate Civil Settlement Policy & FCC JUN 20, 2006 SLD Commits $27 Million in Funding Year 2006 Funding windows JUN 20, 2006 USAC Releases RFP to Perform Audits to USF Contributors PIA & reviews JUN 15, 2006 FCC Grants Appeals for Three North Carolina School Districts PIA & reviews JUN 13, 2006 SLD Commits $31 Million More in the 2006 Funding Year Funding windows JUN 8, 2006 SLD Provides Further Guidance on Bishop Perry FCC Order Policy & FCC JUN 7, 2006 SLD Funds Internal Connections at the 85% Discount Threshold Funding windows JUN 6, 2006 Second Consecutive 2006 Funding Wave Released with Zero Denials PIA & reviews JUN 5, 2006 USAC Director of Service Provider Support Resigns News MAY 31, 2006 SLD Releases 2006 Funding Wave With Zero Denials PIA & reviews MAY 30, 2006 FCC Office of Inspector General Continues to be Concerned about Waste, Fraud and Abuse Compliance MAY 25, 2006 SLD Commits $42.6 Million in 2006; $4.6 Million in 2005 Funding windows MAY 25, 2006 FCC Continues to Grant Friendly Appeal Decisions PIA & reviews MAY 21, 2006 FCC Shows Unprecedented Flexibility; Grant 196 Appeals PIA & reviews MAY 20, 2006 FCC Grants 30 More Appeals PIA & reviews MAY 18, 2006 SLD Commits $37 Million in 2006; $19 Million in 2005 Funding windows MAY 17, 2006 Increased Form 470 Denials Prompt USAC to Modify Practice PIA & reviews MAY 14, 2006 SLD Commits 2005 and 2006 Funding Waves Funding windows MAY 3, 2006 SLD Commits Another $33.2 Million for FY 2006 Funding windows MAY 2, 2006 USAC Issues Quarterly Report to FCC Policy & FCC APR 25, 2006 SLD Issues First 2006 Funding Wave Funding windows APR 24, 2006 NextiraOne Fined $4.6 Million For Defrauding E-rate Program Policy & FCC APR 23, 2006 USAC School and Libraries Committee Held Quarterly Meeting; FY 2005 Funding Discount Threshold Lower Governance APR 20, 2006 SLD Announces First Funding Year 2006 Funding Wave; SLD Releases Another 2005 Funding Wave Funding windows APR 13, 2006 SLD Releases FY04-05 Funding Waves; Hurricane Katrina Affected Schools Receive FY05 Committments Funding windows APR 4, 2006 FCC Grants Another Waiver Request Policy & FCC APR 3, 2006 USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report; 2005 Annual Report PIA & reviews MAR 30, 2006 House Universal Service Reform Bill Introduced Policy & FCC MAR 29, 2006 Three More Hurricane Katrina Affected Schools Receive 2005 Commitments Funding windows MAR 26, 2006 SLD Releases $73 Million 2005 Funding Wave Funding windows MAR 21, 2006 Top Districts Request Less E-rate Support for FY 2006 Funding windows MAR 20, 2006 SLD Releases 2006 Demand Estimate Funding windows MAR 15, 2006 Hurricane Katrina Affected School Receives 2005 Commitment Funding windows MAR 15, 2006 SLD Approves 2005 Internal Connections down to the 88% Discount Level Funding windows MAR 13, 2006 SLD Released Small 2004 Funding Wave Funding windows MAR 9, 2006 SLD Releases Second 2005 Funding Wave This Week Funding windows MAR 8, 2006 SLD Starts to Issue Katrina Commitments Funding windows MAR 7, 2006 Premio Suspended from E-rate Program Compliance MAR 2, 2006 FCC Grants Further Katrina Extension Policy & FCC MAR 2, 2006 FCC Shows Flexibility: Schools Win FCC Appeals PIA & reviews FEB 23, 2006 SLD Releases Wave 35 in Funding Year 2005 Funding windows FEB 19, 2006 SLD Commits $26 Million More in 2005 Funding windows FEB 19, 2006 USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Looking For New Board Member. Governance FEB 12, 2006 SLD To Notify Form 471 Status to Applicants and Service Providers with Pending 2004 Applications Funding windows FEB 9, 2006 Premio Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the E-rate Program Compliance FEB 6, 2006 FCC Seeks $20 Million More for Universal Service Oversight Policy & FCC FEB 5, 2006 FCC Sides With Twelve Louisiana Parish School Districts Policy & FCC FEB 5, 2006 First E-rate Reform Legislation Introduced Policy & FCC JAN 31, 2006 USAC Issues Quarterly Report Policy & FCC JAN 29, 2006 SLD Denies Two Funding Year 2002 Requests Funding windows JAN 26, 2006 BearingPoint Reports 702 Site Visits Completed During First Year PIA & reviews JAN 25, 2006 SLD Commits Another $28 Million in Funding Year 2005 Funding windows JAN 19, 2006 Funding Year 2006 Form 470 Application Posting Deadline Passes Funding windows JAN 15, 2006 Tougher SLD Invoicing Review Standards PIA & reviews JAN 8, 2006 SLD Committed $14 million in Wave 28 for Funding Year 2005 Funding windows JAN 4, 2006 Historical E-rate Trends Report PIA & reviews JAN 3, 2006 Copps and Tate Sworn in as FCC Commissioner; Lisa Zaina Resigns as CEO of USAC Policy & FCC

2005

DEC 29, 2005 SLD Commits $30 Million in 2005 Funding windows DEC 19, 2005 USAC Responds to E-rate Stakeholders Comments Policy & FCC DEC 18, 2005 USAC Redesigns Website Policy & FCC DEC 13, 2005 FCC Office of Inspector General Still Concerned about Waste, Fraud and Abuse Compliance DEC 12, 2005 SLD Commits Another $17.5 Million in 2005 Funding windows NOV 27, 2005 SLD Commits $27.8 Million More in 2005 Funding windows NOV 22, 2005 Form 471 Window Will Open on December 6 Funding windows NOV 21, 2005 FCC Approves 2006 Eligible Services List Policy & FCC NOV 17, 2005 SLD Reaches $1 Billion in 2005 Commitments Funding windows NOV 16, 2005 House and Senate Pass Anti-Deficiency Act Exemption Policy & FCC NOV 14, 2005 E-rate Survival Guide Analysis NOV 9, 2005 SLD Commits $26.4 Million in 2005 Funding windows NOV 3, 2005 SLD Committed Another $29 million in 2005 Funding windows NOV 3, 2005 USAC Still Estimates $365 Million in Rollover Funds For Future Years Policy & FCC NOV 1, 2005 USAC Details Administrative Procedures PIA & reviews OCT 31, 2005 SLD Provides Katrina Guidance Funding windows OCT 26, 2005 SLD Continues to Release Weekly 2004 and 2005 Funding Waves Funding windows OCT 23, 2005 USAC Schools and Libraries Board Concerned about Timely Form 471 Window Funding windows OCT 19, 2005 SLD Commits Another $10.7 Million in 2005 News OCT 18, 2005 USAC Responds to FCC’s Rulemaking Policy & FCC OCT 17, 2005 Congressional Report Highlights Ways to Reform E-rate Policy & FCC OCT 16, 2005 Funding Year 2002, 2003 and 2004 Waves Released Funding windows OCT 16, 2005 FCC Provides Details on Hurricane Katrina Order Policy & FCC OCT 12, 2005 Internal Connections at 90% Released Funding windows OCT 6, 2005 Consortias Getting Denied in 2005 PIA & reviews OCT 3, 2005 USAC Issues Semi-Annual Audit Report PIA & reviews OCT 2, 2005 Congressional Hearing on FCC’s E-rate Plans on Katrina Policy & FCC OCT 2, 2005 SLD Conducts E-rate Stakeholder Training Compliance SEP 29, 2005 USAC Announces First Internal Connections Wave for 2005 Funding windows SEP 28, 2005 SLD Issues $21 Million in Wave 14 in 2005 Funding windows SEP 21, 2005 SLD Commits Another $17.6 Million in 2005 Funding windows SEP 20, 2005 SLD Commits $3 million More in 2004 Funding windows SEP 20, 2005 FCC Waives Rules For E-rate Applicants Affected by Katrina Policy & FCC SEP 15, 2005 Senate Passes Universal Service Anti-Deficiency Act Exemption Policy & FCC SEP 14, 2005 SLD Commits Another $20 Million in Funding Year 2005 Funding windows SEP 14, 2005 FCC Issues Statement Related to E-rate Program Assistance to Hurricane Victims Policy & FCC SEP 13, 2005 Puerto Rico E-rate Applicants Receive Commitments in 2004 Funding windows SEP 11, 2005 SLD Opens Up Another Training Session in Chicago News SEP 8, 2005 2005 Wave 11 Released Funding windows SEP 6, 2005 SLD Committed Another $1.3 Million in 2004 PIA & reviews SEP 5, 2005 USAC Seeking New VP of the SLD News SEP 1, 2005 SLD Committed Another $31 million in 2005 and $16 million in 2004 Funding windows AUG 29, 2005 Eighth Person Debarred From E-rate Program Compliance AUG 25, 2005 SLD Commits $29 Million in 2005 in Wave 9 Funding windows AUG 23, 2005 SLD Releases $175,000 More for 2004 Funding windows AUG 17, 2005 SLD Released Another $30 Million in Funding Year 2005 Funding windows AUG 16, 2005 SLD Commits Another $7 million in Wave 29 Funding Year 2004 Funding windows AUG 16, 2005 USAC Approves 2005 Internal Connections at the 87% Discount Rate Governance AUG 15, 2005 FCC Releases Draft Eligible Services List Policy & FCC AUG 14, 2005 SLD Announces E-rate Program Training Session News AUG 10, 2005 SLD Commits $28 million in Wave 7 2005 Funding Year Funding windows AUG 9, 2005 2003 and 2004 Funding Waves Released Funding windows AUG 9, 2005 USAC Projects $365 Million in Rollover Funds For Future Years Policy & FCC AUG 3, 2005 SLD Released $67 million in 2005 Wave 6 Funding windows AUG 2, 2005 Another 2004 Funding Year Wave Released on August 2, 2005 Funding windows AUG 1, 2005 Funding Year 2002 Wave Released Funding windows JUL 28, 2005 The FCC Sides With Five E-rate Stakeholders Policy & FCC JUL 27, 2005 Another 2005 Funding Year Wave Released on July 27th Funding windows JUL 26, 2005 2004 and 2005 Funding Waves Released Funding windows JUL 19, 2005 E-rate Comments Due on October 18 Policy & FCC JUL 13, 2005 Funding Waves Announced Funding windows JUN 22, 2005 USAC Commits $265.2 million in First 2005 Funding Wave Funding windows JUN 14, 2005 FCC Releases Broad Inquiry into the Universal Service Fund Policy & FCC JUN 5, 2005 SLD to Release Another $44.2 million in Funding Year 2004 Funding windows JUN 5, 2005 George McDonald Announces Resignation News JUN 2, 2005 FCC Inspector General Still Concerned about Waste, Fraud and Abuse Compliance JUN 1, 2005 The SLD Will Release Another $55.6 million for the 2004 Funding Year Funding windows MAY 30, 2005 SLD to Issue Last Formal Wave for 2003 Funding windows MAY 30, 2005 SLD Provides More Information About Status of Application Review PIA & reviews MAY 25, 2005 Bill Introduced in House to Exempt E-rate from Anti-Deficiency Act Policy & FCC MAY 23, 2005 SLD Releases Another $126.3 Million in 2004 Commitments Funding windows MAY 18, 2005 FCC Pulls Universal Service NPRM From Agenda Policy & FCC MAY 18, 2005 USAC Seeking Senior Director for SLD Policy & FCC MAY 12, 2005 FCC to Initiate Another Universal Service Rule-Making Policy & FCC MAY 10, 2005 Avaya Subpoenaed for E-rate Records News MAY 8, 2005 SLD Approves Another $74.4 Million in Commitments for 2004 Funding windows MAY 4, 2005 Revised Form 470 Posted for 2006 Funding windows MAY 4, 2005 USAC Reports $365 Million Available for Roll-Over Policy & FCC MAY 1, 2005 FCC Chief Names New Head of Wireline Competition Bureau Policy & FCC APR 28, 2005 SLD Says Threshold for 2004 Will Stay at 81 Percent Funding windows APR 18, 2005 SLD Demand Projection Shows Drop in Requests From Neediest Applicants Funding windows APR 17, 2005 SLD Reports Informally on Demand Projection for 2005 Funding Year Funding windows APR 17, 2005 BearingPoint Reports on Early Site Visits Governance APR 14, 2005 SLD to Release Another $45.9 Million for 2004 Funding windows APR 11, 2005 GAO Recommends Flexibility on Anti-Deficiency Act Governance APR 7, 2005 Six Corporations and Five Individuals Indicted in Connection with E-rate Schemes Compliance APR 2, 2005 SLD Releases Another $22.2 Million in Commitments for 2004 Funding windows APR 2, 2005 Senate Commerce Committee Sets Hearing on Anti-Deficiency Act Waiver Governance MAR 24, 2005 2005 E-rate Demand Appears to Track 2004 Funding windows MAR 23, 2005 SLD to Release More than $110 Million for 2004 Funding windows MAR 16, 2005 Key Members of Congress Question E-rate Program’s Structure Policy & FCC MAR 16, 2005 Martin Designated Chairman of the FCC Policy & FCC MAR 13, 2005 Oversight Subcommittee Schedules Another E-rate Hearing PIA & reviews MAR 9, 2005 FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Revisions to Some E-rate Forms Policy & FCC MAR 8, 2005 SLD Establishes Procedure for Reporting Equipment Transfers News FEB 27, 2005 2004 Waves Resume With $30.8 Million in Commitments Funding windows FEB 22, 2005 SLD Issues $26.6 Million in Funding Commitments for 2003 Funding windows FEB 22, 2005 Deadline for Easy Access to FCC Registration Numbers Is February 25 Policy & FCC FEB 14, 2005 SLD Posts Notice Related to Eligibility of Priority One services News FEB 7, 2005 SLD Approves $32.7 Million Worth of Commitments for 2004 Funding windows FEB 1, 2005 Legislation Introduced to Provide Permanent Solution to E-rate Accounting Issue Policy & FCC JAN 25, 2005 SLD Approves $11.2 Million in Commitments for 2003 Funding windows JAN 24, 2005 2005 Filing Window Formally Extended to February 18 Funding windows JAN 23, 2005 Schools and Libraries Committee Recommends Extending Filing Window by a Day Governance JAN 23, 2005 SLD Approves $117.9 Million in New Commitments for 2004 Funding windows JAN 20, 2005 FCC Chairman Powell Announces Resignation Policy & FCC JAN 19, 2005 Applicants Race to Post Form 470 Applications Before Deadline Funding windows JAN 17, 2005 Reminder: January 20 Is Last Possible Date to Post a Form 470 Application Funding windows JAN 17, 2005 FCC Seeks Comment on 90-Day Payment Rule, Vendor Certifications Policy & FCC JAN 11, 2005 SLD Publishes More Instructions on Item 21 Attachments News JAN 10, 2005 FCC Reverses SLD on Unsubstantiated Eligible Charges Policy & FCC JAN 9, 2005 SLD to Issue $510 Million Wave This Week Funding windows JAN 6, 2005 SLD To Begin Issuing Internal Connections Commitments Down to 81% Funding windows

2004

DEC 27, 2004 Bush Signs Law to Restore Normal E-rate Funding Policy & FCC DEC 20, 2004 FCC and SBC Enter Into E-rate Consent Decree Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2004 The Pace of Form 470 Postings: A Funds For Learning Analysis Funding windows DEC 15, 2004 Schools and Libraries Committee Takes Action on 2004 Internal Connections Threshold Governance DEC 13, 2004 SLD Implements Tool to Ease Issuance of FCC Registration Numbers Policy & FCC DEC 13, 2004 Filing Window Opens for E-rate Applications for 2005 Funding windows DEC 12, 2004 FCC Inspector General Updates State of E-rate Reviews PIA & reviews DEC 8, 2004 Last-Minute Congressional Manuevering Clears E-rate Accounting Measure Policy & FCC DEC 8, 2004 Judge Rejects Inter-Tel E-rate Plea Agreement Compliance DEC 7, 2004 Congress Adjourns Before Addressing E-rate Accounting Rules Policy & FCC DEC 5, 2004 SLD Issues Large Priority One Wave for 2004 Funding windows DEC 5, 2004 FCC Chairman Calls on Congress to Pass Anti-Deficiency Act Exemption Policy & FCC DEC 2, 2004 Schools and Libraries Still Await Word on 80 Percent of Requested E-rate Dollars Funding windows DEC 1, 2004 FCC Implements ‚ÄòRed Light’ Display System Compliance NOV 21, 2004 Congress Recesses Before Passing E-rate-Related Provision Policy & FCC NOV 21, 2004 USAC Retains BearingPoint to Perform E-rate Site Visits Policy & FCC NOV 21, 2004 SLD Resumes Issuing Funding Commitment Letters for 2003 Funding windows NOV 17, 2004 Legislation Introduced to Ease E-rate Funding Concerns Policy & FCC NOV 4, 2004 2005 E-rate Filing Window to Close February 17 Funding windows NOV 2, 2004 USAC to Resume Issuing Funding Commitment Decision Letters Funding windows OCT 31, 2004 U.S. Justice Department Announces Two More Guilty Pleas in E-rate Probes Compliance OCT 27, 2004 USAC Announces Priorities for Releasing New Funding Waves Funding windows OCT 25, 2004 SLD Provides Additional Details on Preparing for an Audit PIA & reviews OCT 24, 2004 Updated Eligible Services List Adds Proxy Servers and Functionality to Eligibility List Policy & FCC OCT 21, 2004 SLD Provides Guidance on FCC Registration Numbers Policy & FCC OCT 17, 2004 2005 Filing Window Dates Still Not Set Funding windows OCT 14, 2004 FCC Issues Final Version of Eligible Services List for 2005 Policy & FCC OCT 11, 2004 USAC Says It Expects to Begin Issuing Funding Commitments by Late November Funding windows OCT 6, 2004 FCC Says It Is Moving on Funding Delays Policy & FCC OCT 5, 2004 Disbursements Continue to Flow Despite E-rate Commitment Delays Funding windows OCT 4, 2004 Senate Commerce Committee Probes E-rate Funding Suspension Governance OCT 3, 2004 Senate Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on E-rate Program Governance SEP 29, 2004 SLD Highlights Some Changes for 2005, Decisions Delayed on Others Funding windows SEP 21, 2004 House Committee Holds Third Hearing on E-rate Abuse Governance SEP 15, 2004 House Panel Schedules Next E-rate Hearing Compliance AUG 18, 2004 SLD Holds Up Waves While Accounting Transition Resolved Funding windows AUG 15, 2004 FCC Issues Draft Eligible Services List With Short Time to Comment Policy & FCC AUG 12, 2004 FCC Releases Details of Wide-Ranging Audit and Compliance Order PIA & reviews AUG 5, 2004 USAC Anticipates Rolling Over $180 Million for the 2005 Funding Year Funding windows AUG 4, 2004 FCC Provides Some Details on 5th Order Policy & FCC AUG 3, 2004 FCC Adopts Order to Tighten E-rate Auditing and Enforcement PIA & reviews AUG 1, 2004 FCC Modifies Its Rules on Recovering E-rate Funds Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2004 FCC to Meet on E-rate Program Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2004 2004 Wave Commits More than $61 Million Funding windows JUL 22, 2004 SLD Releases $19.3 Million More for 2003 Funding windows JUL 22, 2004 House Subcommittee Holds Second Hearing on E-rate Abuses News JUL 19, 2004 SLD Officials Report on Pilot Eligible Services List for Internal Connections Policy & FCC JUL 19, 2004 SLD Discussses 2004 Performance Goals for Application Review PIA & reviews JUL 19, 2004 E-rate Officials See Some Impact of Increased Auditing Oversight PIA & reviews JUL 15, 2004 SLD Approves First Internal Connections Requests for 2004 Funding windows JUL 14, 2004 FCC Seeks Comments on Disbarment Waiver Request Policy & FCC JUL 12, 2004 SLD Board Authorizes 2004 Internal Connections Commitments at 90 Percent Funding windows JUL 8, 2004 SLD Commits Another $13.9 Million for 2003 Funding windows JUL 5, 2004 SLD Ready for Manufacturers Data Submission News JUN 29, 2004 SLD Authorizes $19.2 Million in Priority One Funding for 2004 Funding windows JUN 28, 2004 SLD Distributes $84 Million More in Commitments as 2004 Funding Year Approaches Funding windows JUN 24, 2004 SLD Releases $32 Million in Commitments for 2003 Funding windows JUN 17, 2004 Could Applicants Bear the Cost of an Audit? An FFL Analysis PIA & reviews JUN 17, 2004 SLD Commits $92.6 Million for 2004 Funding windows JUN 16, 2004 House Subcommittee Scrutinizes E-rate Program News JUN 10, 2004 SLD Approves $28 Million in 2003 Commitments Funding windows JUN 8, 2004 FCC’s Office of Inspector General Issues Tough Report on E-rate Enforcement Policy & FCC JUN 8, 2004 E-rate Hearing Rescheduled to June 17 Governance JUN 7, 2004 Congressional E-rate Hearing Postponed Policy & FCC JUN 3, 2004 SLD Commits More Than $78 Million in Priority One Services for 2004 Funding windows JUN 1, 2004 House Panel to Hold E-rate Oversight Hearing on June 9 News MAY 31, 2004 NEC-Business Network Solutions to Pay $20.6 Million on E-rate-Related Charges Compliance MAY 31, 2004 SLD Opens Enrollment for Pilot Online List of Eligible Internal Connections Products News MAY 27, 2004 SLD Releases $14.8 Million in Commitments for 2003 Funding windows MAY 20, 2004 SLD to Release Nearly $39.3 Million in Wave 3 Funding windows MAY 13, 2004 SLD Issues Small Number of Large Commitments for 2003 Funding windows MAY 9, 2004 USAC Reports on Anticipated Rollover for 2004 Policy & FCC MAY 9, 2004 SLD Issues Clarification on Early Filing the Form 470 Funding windows MAY 6, 2004 SLD Approves $24 Million in Priority One Commitments for 2004 Funding windows APR 29, 2004 2003 Commitments Top $2.5 Billion Funding windows APR 26, 2004 SLD Prepares for Pilot of Online Eligible Services List Policy & FCC APR 22, 2004 SLD Issues First Funding Wave for 2004 Funding windows APR 18, 2004 SLD Staff Provides Update on Application Review PIA & reviews APR 15, 2004 SLD Speeds Frequency of 2003 Waves Funding windows APR 8, 2004 SLD Releases Another $110 Million in Commitments for 2003 Funding windows APR 6, 2004 Five Indicted in E-rate Fraud Scheme in Wisconsin, Illinois Compliance APR 6, 2004 SLD Estimates 2004 Demand at $4.278 Billion Funding windows MAR 25, 2004 2003 Funding Commitments Top the $2.3 Billion Mark Funding windows MAR 14, 2004 SLD Approves $46 Million Worth of 2003 Funding Commitments Funding windows MAR 10, 2004 Funds For Learning Submits Comments to the FCC Policy & FCC MAR 3, 2004 Schools and Libraries’ Use of E-rate Discounts Still Lags as Administrative Review Picks Up PIA & reviews MAR 1, 2004 SLD Begins Approving 2003 Internal Connections Down to 70 Percent Funding windows FEB 22, 2004 SLD Board Authorizes SLD to Approve Commitments to 70 Percent Funding windows FEB 12, 2004 SLD to Release Priority One Commitments Totaling $4 Million Funding windows FEB 9, 2004 Comments on New E-rate Rules Due by March 11 Policy & FCC FEB 4, 2004 USAC Provides Update on Availability of E-rate Funds Policy & FCC FEB 1, 2004 SLD to Hold Off on More 2003 Internal Connections Approvals Until After March 1 Funding windows JAN 29, 2004 SLD Announces Another Small, Priority-One-Only Wave Funding windows JAN 28, 2004 SLD Outlines Procedures for Special Filing Season Policy & FCC JAN 25, 2004 SLD Recommends Additional Resources for Invoice Review PIA & reviews JAN 21, 2004 Schools Required to Return E-rate Discounts for CIPA Compliance Violations Compliance JAN 19, 2004 FCC Aide Named CEO of USAC Policy & FCC JAN 15, 2004 New Schools and Libraries Board Members Chosen Governance JAN 15, 2004 SLD to Distribute Another $49.8 Million in Commitments Funding windows JAN 8, 2004 Funds For Learning Commends FCC Decision to Roll Over Funds Earlier Than Planned Policy & FCC JAN 5, 2004 SLD Still Considering 2003 Internal Connections Request for 70 Percent Discount Band Funding windows

2003

DEC 28, 2003 SLD Issues Another $50 Million in Commitments for the 2003 Funding Year Funding windows DEC 22, 2003 FCC Issues Details of Major Changes in E-rate Program Policy & FCC DEC 21, 2003 FCC Solicits Input on More E-rate Program Changes Policy & FCC DEC 18, 2003 FCC Provides Some Information About Report and Order Policy & FCC DEC 18, 2003 School IT Director and Contractor Agree to Pleas in E-rate Kickback Scheme News DEC 16, 2003 FCC Votes to Control Access to Internal Connections Discounts Policy & FCC DEC 15, 2003 FCC Inspector General Highlights Continued Concerns About E-rate Program Policy & FCC DEC 11, 2003 SLD Commits Another $82 Million for 2003 Funding windows DEC 10, 2003 SLD Receives Authority to Reject Internal Connections Requests in 70 Percent Band News DEC 8, 2003 FCC Rejects Most IBM-Related Appeals, But Lets Applicants Re-Apply PIA & reviews DEC 7, 2003 SLD Puts New “Invoice Check” Procedure in Place Funding windows DEC 2, 2003 House Committee Asks GAO to Review E-rate Again Governance DEC 1, 2003 SLD Issues Clarification on “On-Premises Priority 1 Equipment” News DEC 1, 2003 FCC Begins Consideration of VoIP Services Policy & FCC NOV 30, 2003 SLD Commits More Than $50 Million in December 2 Wave Funding windows NOV 30, 2003 USAC Releases Recommendations of Task Force on Waste, Fraud and Abuse Compliance NOV 25, 2003 FCC Orders SLD to Proceed With Puerto Rico Applications Policy & FCC NOV 18, 2003 SLD to Deactivate All PINs Compliance NOV 17, 2003 New Form 498 Available Online for Revisions Policy & FCC NOV 13, 2003 SLD to Issue Largest Wave since June Funding windows NOV 9, 2003 USAC Continues to Project $420 Million Roll-Over Policy & FCC NOV 6, 2003 SLD Provides Principles of Investigative Procedure News NOV 6, 2003 SLD Underscores Important Points for Filing Form 470 Applications Funding windows NOV 5, 2003 FCC to Host VoIP Forum in December Policy & FCC NOV 2, 2003 2003 Commitments Surpass $1.25 Billion Funding windows NOV 2, 2003 USAC CEO Parrino to Resign in Early 2004 Governance OCT 29, 2003 92 Percent of Public Classrooms Are Connected, NCES Says News OCT 22, 2003 Full FCC Rejects State of North Dakota Appeal PIA & reviews OCT 21, 2003 FFL Implements Searchable Version of New Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 20, 2003 SLD Discusses Application Review Goals PIA & reviews OCT 20, 2003 SLD Board Critical of SPIN Change Process Governance OCT 20, 2003 SLD Committee Discusses Dark Fiber Eligibility Governance OCT 16, 2003 Nearly $60 Million Grows 2003 Commitments to $1.2 Billion Funding windows OCT 9, 2003 SLD Releases Final Version of Eligible Services List for 2004 Policy & FCC OCT 2, 2003 2003 Commitments to Surpass $1.1 Billion on October 7 Funding windows SEP 28, 2003 SLD Releases Draft Version of Revised Eligible Services List Policy & FCC SEP 24, 2003 Voicemail: ‘Conditionally Eligible’ under Internal Connections News SEP 22, 2003 FCC Grants Two Waivers of September 30 Installation Deadline Policy & FCC SEP 21, 2003 Sept. 23 E-rate Wave to Surpass $103 Million Funding windows SEP 16, 2003 Form 471 Filing Window : Nov. 5-Feb. 4 Funding windows SEP 4, 2003 Sept. 9 Wave Pushes Total 2003 Commitments Near $1 Billion Mark Funding windows AUG 26, 2003 Former Project Manager Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging on E-rate Contracts News AUG 25, 2003 USAC Anticipates Roll-Over of at Least $420 Million for 2004 Policy & FCC AUG 21, 2003 SLD Begins Issuing Internal Connections Funding Commitments Down to 85 Percent Funding windows AUG 20, 2003 FCC Proposes First E-rate Service Provider Debarment Compliance AUG 19, 2003 FFL Files Reply Comments in FCC E-rate Rule Making Policy & FCC AUG 18, 2003 NTIA Recommends Broader Definition of CIPA Filtering Compliance AUG 18, 2003 OMB Approves Revised Form 486 for CIPA Compliance Compliance AUG 13, 2003 85 Percent Threshold Approved for 2003 Internal Connections Governance AUG 10, 2003 Wave Commits More Than $43 Million Funding windows JUL 24, 2003 SLD Commits More Than $38 Million in July 28 Wave Funding windows JUL 24, 2003 FCC Orders CIPA Compliance by 2004 Funding Year Compliance JUL 21, 2003 SLD Changes Threshold on 2003 Internal Connections Funding windows JUL 21, 2003 Funds For Learning Files Comments with FCC Policy & FCC JUL 21, 2003 Appeals Court Says Applicant “Owns” E-rate Reimbursement PIA & reviews JUL 20, 2003 Additional Resources Approved for SLD Governance JUL 14, 2003 Congress Steps Up E-rate Probe Policy & FCC JUL 10, 2003 SLD Lowers Internal Connections Threshold to 85 Percent for 2003 Funding windows JUL 10, 2003 SLD to Mail Nearly $54 Million in 2003 Commitment Letters Funding windows JUL 7, 2003 EdLiNC Issues Report on Influence of E-rate Program News JUN 29, 2003 SLD Starts Issuing Funding Commitments for 2003 Internal Connections Requests Funding windows JUN 29, 2003 CIPA Filtering Remains until Further Notice Compliance JUN 24, 2003 SLD Wraps Up Bulk of Work for 2002 Funding Year Funding windows JUN 22, 2003 SLD Authorized to Approve 2003 Commitments for Internal Connections at 90 Percent Funding windows JUN 22, 2003 Supreme Court Reinstates CIPA for Libraries Compliance JUN 19, 2003 SLD Distributes $85 Million More in Commitments as Funding Year Approaches Funding windows JUN 19, 2003 Clock Starts for Comments on FCC E-rate Rule-Making Policy & FCC JUN 15, 2003 FCC Seeks Additional Funds to Audit the E-rate Program PIA & reviews JUN 12, 2003 SLD Announces No 80-Percent Internal Connections Funding for 2002 Funding windows JUN 11, 2003 Task Force on Prevention of Waste, Fraud and Abuse Solicits Input on Draft Recommendations Compliance JUN 5, 2003 SLD to Commit Nearly $37 Million in Next 2003 Wave Funding windows JUN 3, 2003 FCC Inspector General Updates Status of Audits and Investigations PIA & reviews JUN 2, 2003 Next 2002 Funding Commitment Wave Due in Mid-June Funding windows MAY 22, 2003 SLD Authorizes $36.5 Million in Priority One Funding for 2003 News MAY 15, 2003 SLD Approves $16 Million in Commitments for 2002 Funding windows MAY 8, 2003 FCC Holds Open Forum on E-rate Program Policy & FCC MAY 8, 2003 SLD Approves $44 Million in Priority One Commitments for 2003 Funding windows MAY 5, 2003 FCC Broadens Scope of Eligible Services, Takes Steps to Curb Waste, Fraud and Abuse Compliance MAY 4, 2003 SLD Approves $10 Million More in Commitments for 2002 Funding windows APR 29, 2003 FCC Posts E-rate Order and New Rule-Making Notice Policy & FCC APR 24, 2003 SLD Announces First Funding Commitments for 2003 Funding windows APR 23, 2003 FCC Approves Changes in E-rate Program, Seeks Comments on More Policy & FCC APR 23, 2003 FCC Seeks Comments on Tennessee Petition Policy & FCC APR 22, 2003 FCC Approves Voicemail for E-rate Eligibility Policy & FCC APR 17, 2003 SLD Releases Another $47 Million in 2002 Commitments Funding windows APR 16, 2003 SLD to Begin Issuing Priority One Commitments for 2003 Funding windows APR 9, 2003 SLD Names Members of Task Force on the Prevention of Waste, Fraud and Abuse Compliance APR 3, 2003 SLD Releases $251 Million in Commitments for 2002 Funding windows APR 2, 2003 SLD Says $4.718 Billion Requested for 2003 E-rate Funding Year Funding windows MAR 30, 2003 SLD to Fund Internal Connection Requests Down to 81 Percent Funding windows MAR 30, 2003 SLD Creates Task Force to Prevent Waste, Fraud and Abuse Compliance MAR 24, 2003 SLD Rejects Another $129 Million in Commitments in Latest Wave Funding windows MAR 20, 2003 SLD Commits Another $47 Million in Commitments for 2002 Funding windows MAR 17, 2003 FCC Commissioner Abernathy Announces Forum on E-rate Policy & FCC MAR 13, 2003 House Commerce Committee Seeks Access to E-rate Records Governance MAR 10, 2003 Wave 24 Included $590 Million in Rejections Funding windows MAR 6, 2003 SLD Commits Another $50 Million for Funding Year 2002 Funding windows FEB 27, 2003 SLD Releases Another $29 Million in Commitments Funding windows FEB 20, 2003 SLD Defers Next Funding Wave to Extend Installation Deadline Funding windows FEB 6, 2003 SLD Releases Another $41 Million in 2002 Funding Commitments Funding windows JAN 29, 2003 Congressional Research Service Reviews E-rate History PIA & reviews JAN 23, 2003 Reminder on Funding Year 2001 Payment Deadline Funding windows JAN 23, 2003 SLD Releases Another $46.8 Million in Funding Year 2002 Commitments Funding windows JAN 21, 2003 SLD Sets March 10 as Goal for Completing Application Review PIA & reviews JAN 21, 2003 SLD Projects Potential Rollover of $370 Million News JAN 21, 2003 SLD Takes Steps to Toughen Its Enforcement Efforts PIA & reviews JAN 9, 2003 SLD Releases Another $25.9 Million for 2002 Funding Year Funding windows JAN 9, 2003 33,329 Form 470 Applications Filed by Deadline Funding windows JAN 5, 2003 Deadline Approaching for Completing 2001 Paperwork Funding windows

2002

DEC 26, 2002 SLD Commits $76.9 Million in Wave 19 Funding windows DEC 18, 2002 Company Officials Arrested on E-rate Fraud Charges Compliance DEC 18, 2002 SLD Posts New Allocation Guidelines for File Servers News DEC 12, 2002 SLD Commits Another $15.7 Million for 2002 Funding Year Funding windows DEC 12, 2002 FCC Adopts Interim Measures to Maintain Universal Service Fund Policy & FCC DEC 10, 2002 SLD Posts New Advisory on Description of Services Documents Funding windows DEC 5, 2002 FCC Inspector General Reports on Potential E-rate Abuses Policy & FCC DEC 2, 2002 SLD Announces Rejection of Sizable Number of 2002 Applications Compliance DEC 2, 2002 Adelstein Sworn in as FCC Commissioner Policy & FCC DEC 1, 2002 SLD Releases $96 Million More in Funding Commitments Funding windows DEC 1, 2002 SLD Extends E-rate Filing Window By Three Weeks Funding windows NOV 24, 2002 SLD Posts Stern Warnings on Vendor Involvement News NOV 14, 2002 SLD Releases Another $42.5 Million in Commitments Funding windows NOV 5, 2002 USAC Reports on Investigations, Disbursements Funding windows OCT 31, 2002 SLD Releases $28.5 Million in Commitments Funding windows OCT 31, 2002 SLD Releases New Form 471 for Year 2003 Funding windows OCT 22, 2002 A Reminder On Important E-rate Deadlines Funding windows OCT 20, 2002 SLD Approves Another $11.3 Million in Funding Commitments Funding windows OCT 20, 2002 SLD Releases Updated Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 17, 2002 Ellen Wolfhagen to Step Down News OCT 15, 2002 SLD Implements Online Filing for Form 486 Compliance OCT 14, 2002 SLD Appears Prepared to Approve Up to $2.7 Billion Funding windows OCT 8, 2002 E-rate Applicants Posting Form 470s at Faster Rate Funding windows OCT 6, 2002 SLD Releases First 2002 Internal Connections Commitments Funding windows SEP 25, 2002 SLD to Begin Approving Full 90 Percent Requests, Sets Filing Window Funding windows SEP 19, 2002 SLD Releases Another $22 Million in Funding Commitments Funding windows SEP 18, 2002 SLD Releases New Form 486 Compliance SEP 18, 2002 Internet Use in Schools Continues to Grow, NCES Reports News SEP 5, 2002 SLD Commits $37 Million in Latest Wave Funding windows AUG 28, 2002 SLD Releases New Guidance on Priority One “End-to-End Service” News AUG 15, 2002 SLD to Provide New Information on BEAR Approval Funding windows AUG 15, 2002 USAC Provides Summary Details of E-rate Beneficiary Audits PIA & reviews AUG 8, 2002 SLD Approves $38 Million in Commitments Funding windows AUG 5, 2002 USAC Advises FCC on Undisbursed E-rate Funding Policy & FCC JUL 29, 2002 IBM Tops List of 2002 Funding Requests Funding windows JUL 25, 2002 SLD Releases Another $45 Million in Commitments Funding windows JUL 21, 2002 SLD Provides Projection for 90 Percent Applicants News JUL 18, 2002 SLD Announces It Will Release FRN-Specific Data Funding windows JUL 11, 2002 SLD Releases $22.8 Million in Priority One Commitments Funding windows JUN 30, 2002 FCC Adopts Interim Procedures in Response to Court’s CIPA Decision Compliance JUN 27, 2002 SLD Releases Another $114.2 Million in Funding Commitments Funding windows JUN 25, 2002 Linda Schatz to Step Down from SLD Job News JUN 24, 2002 FCC Grants Waiver of Installation Deadline Policy & FCC JUN 19, 2002 USAC Seeks Clarification on Installation Deadline Funding windows JUN 19, 2002 SLD Revises Invoicing Deadlines Funding windows JUN 13, 2002 FCC to Roll Over Unused E-rate Funds in Future Policy & FCC JUN 13, 2002 SLD to Release $52.4 Million in Wave 5 Funding windows JUN 10, 2002 FCC Inspector General Highlights Concerns Over E-Rate Program Policy & FCC JUN 6, 2002 FCC to Vote on Modifying Rules on Unused E-rate Funding Policy & FCC JUN 4, 2002 District Court Overturns CIPA Requirements for Libraries Compliance MAY 30, 2002 SLD to Release Another $61.5 Million in Commitments Funding windows MAY 22, 2002 SLD Notes Some Funding Letters Are In Error Funding windows MAY 16, 2002 SLD Announces Release of $94.2 Million in Funding Commitments Funding windows MAY 6, 2002 E-rate Disbursement Gap Grows Worse Funding windows MAY 6, 2002 Funds For Learning Reply Comments to FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rule-Making on the E-Rate Program Policy & FCC MAY 2, 2002 SLD Updates Online Form 470 Application Funding windows MAY 2, 2002 FCC Rejects Appeal by State of North Dakota PIA & reviews MAY 2, 2002 SLD Creates Locator Tool for Official Tech Plan Approvers PIA & reviews MAY 2, 2002 SLD Keeps Door Open for Applicants at 80 Percent and Above Funding windows APR 18, 2002 SLD Announces First Wave of 2002 Funding Year Funding windows APR 17, 2002 FCC Reply Comments Due by May 6 Policy & FCC APR 17, 2002 SLD Announces New Designation on Funding Years News APR 17, 2002 SLD Calls on Applicants to Reduce Funding Requests Voluntarily Funding windows APR 4, 2002 Funds For Learning Comments on FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rule Making on E-rate Program Policy & FCC MAR 14, 2002 SLD Lowers Year 4 Threshold to 86 Percent News MAR 7, 2002 SLD Provides Guidance on Communicating During Review PIA & reviews FEB 28, 2002 SLD Projects Year 5 Demand at $5.736 Billion Funding windows FEB 19, 2002 SLD Delays Next Wave to Extend Installation Deadline Funding windows FEB 18, 2002 Deadline for Comments in FCC Rule-making Set Policy & FCC FEB 7, 2002 SLD Lowers Internal Connections Threshold to 87 Percent News JAN 27, 2002 SLD Issues Waves for Year 4, Older Appeals PIA & reviews JAN 27, 2002 FCC Seeks Input for Possible Changes in E-rate Program Policy & FCC JAN 10, 2002 SLD Commits Another $26.5 Million for Year 4 Funding windows

2001

DEC 30, 2001 SLD Extends Its Deadline for Appeals PIA & reviews DEC 27, 2001 FCC Modifies E-rate Appeal Procedures PIA & reviews DEC 27, 2001 Threshold for Approved Internal Connections Drops to 88 Percent Funding windows DEC 18, 2001 SLD Provides Tool to Check Form 471 Status Funding windows DEC 17, 2001 New Members Appointed to Universal Service Board Policy & FCC DEC 16, 2001 SLD Releases $37 Million More in Year 4 Commitments Funding windows DEC 12, 2001 SLD Modifies Policy on Bundled Ineligible Services News DEC 4, 2001 SLD Posts Advisory on RFPs for Bundled Services Funding windows NOV 29, 2001 SLD Commits $52 Million More in Year 4 Funding windows NOV 18, 2001 SLD Commits Just Under $10 Million in Wave 8 Funding windows NOV 13, 2001 SLD Sets Deadlines for Year 3 Payment Paperwork Funding windows NOV 12, 2001 Report on Beneficiary Audit Released PIA & reviews NOV 4, 2001 USAC Issues Warning about Misrepresentations Policy & FCC OCT 31, 2001 SLD Commits Another $70.3 Million Funding windows OCT 25, 2001 SLD Colors Year 5 Documents Blue Funding windows OCT 21, 2001 SLD Set Dates of Year 5 Filing Window Funding windows OCT 19, 2001 SLD Posts New Version of Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 11, 2001 SLD Issues Reminder on CIPA Compliance Compliance OCT 9, 2001 SLD Implements Online Submission of SPIF Funding windows OCT 1, 2001 SLD to Hold Up on Commitments Until After Oct. 28 Funding windows SEP 27, 2001 SLD Issues Additional $385.5 Million in Commitments Funding windows SEP 13, 2001 SLD to Release over $73.5M in Wave 5 Funding windows SEP 12, 2001 George McDonald to Oversee SLD Policy & FCC AUG 30, 2001 SLD to Fund All 90 Percent Internal Connections Requests News AUG 16, 2001 SLD Issues $103 Million More in Funding Commitments Funding windows AUG 12, 2001 School Challenges Paper Certification Requirement Compliance AUG 2, 2001 SLD Releases Another $207 Million in Commitments Funding windows AUG 1, 2001 SLD Clarifies CIPA Compliance Deadlines Compliance JUL 24, 2001 SLD Notes Correction on Funding Commitment Letters Funding windows JUL 22, 2001 New Deadlines Implemented with New Form 486 Compliance JUL 17, 2001 SLD to Begin Issuing Year Four Commitments on July 23 Funding windows JUL 16, 2001 FCC Clarifies Consortia Membership Requirements Policy & FCC JUL 16, 2001 FCC Accepts Receipt Date on an Appeal PIA & reviews JUN 28, 2001 FCC Decides to Keep Year 4 Priority Rules in Place Policy & FCC MAY 29, 2001 SLD President Moore to Step Down Policy & FCC MAY 16, 2001 Gap in E-rate Commitments and Disbursements Persists Funding windows MAY 8, 2001 Comment Period Set on Proposed E-rate Changes Policy & FCC MAY 2, 2001 How the FCC’s New E-rate Proposal Could Impact Applicants Policy & FCC APR 29, 2001 FCC Proposes Changing Priority Rules, Extends Installation Deadline Policy & FCC APR 25, 2001 “Out-of-Window” Applicants Will Have Until Sept. 30 to Complete Installations Funding windows APR 25, 2001 Funds For Learning’s Comments on Petition Calling for FCC to Roll Over Undisbursed E-rate Funds Policy & FCC APR 23, 2001 FCC Eyes Changing Rules on Year Four Internal Connections Policy & FCC APR 22, 2001 SLD Says Year 2 Mini-Window Commitments to Flow This Week Funding windows APR 17, 2001 SLD To Process Applications Filed Outside of Window Funding windows APR 15, 2001 Bush Budget Calls for Some Changes in E-rate Program Policy & FCC APR 9, 2001 FCC Rejects Two E-rate Appeals for Failure to Have Adequate Resources PIA & reviews APR 8, 2001 President Bush Nominates Three to Federal Communications Commission Governance APR 4, 2001 FCC Issues Final Rules on E-rate Filtering Requirements Policy & FCC APR 2, 2001 FCC Rejects More Applications Where Vendor Served as Contact Policy & FCC APR 2, 2001 FCC Waives Installation Deadline in Case of Equipment Delays Policy & FCC APR 2, 2001 Consortium Appeal Denied for Failure to Provide Details PIA & reviews MAR 18, 2001 SLD Issues Warning on Non-Discounted Portion of Price PIA & reviews MAR 6, 2001 New FCC Appeals Decisions May Clarify Some Issues PIA & reviews MAR 1, 2001 Year Four Internal Connections Funding Likely for 90% Applicants Only Policy & FCC FEB 28, 2001 FCC Signals More Forgiving Attitude On Some Application Rejections Policy & FCC FEB 14, 2001 Funds For Learning Comments on the FCC’s Proposed Filtering Regulations Policy & FCC FEB 12, 2001 SLD Offers ‘Good Samaritan’ Program News FEB 6, 2001 SLD Preliminary Demand Estimate for Year 4 Is $5.5 Billion Funding windows JAN 23, 2001 Bush Proposes Allocating E-rate Funds by Formula News JAN 22, 2001 FCC Commissioner Powell Named Chief of Agency Policy & FCC JAN 22, 2001 FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed E-rate Filtering Rules Policy & FCC JAN 11, 2001 FCC Chairman Kennard Announces Resignation Policy & FCC JAN 10, 2001 Remember: Year 4 Filing Deadline Is Jan. 18 Funding windows

2000

DEC 20, 2000 SLD Formally Adopts Relaxed Policy on Service Provider Changes Policy & FCC DEC 19, 2000 SLD Makes Slight Modification in Eligible Services List Policy & FCC DEC 18, 2000 Congress Imposes Filtering Requirement on E-rate Recipients Policy & FCC DEC 17, 2000 GAO Recommends that SLD Tighten Review of Applications, Invoices PIA & reviews DEC 13, 2000 Six USAC Board Members Appointed Governance DEC 6, 2000 SLD to Distribute Payment Summary News NOV 30, 2000 SLD Announces It’s Wrapping Up Year 3 Waves Funding windows NOV 26, 2000 SLD Specifies Two More Key Dates for Filing Window Funding windows NOV 21, 2000 SLD Says It Can Go No Lower on Internal Connections News NOV 19, 2000 SLD Posts More Changes in Eligible Services List Policy & FCC NOV 16, 2000 SLD Commits Another $15.3 Million for Year 3 Funding windows NOV 2, 2000 SLD Approves Another $3.6 Million in Commitments Funding windows NOV 2, 2000 Year Four Filing Window to Close Jan. 18, 2001 Funding windows NOV 1, 2000 SLD Says Year 4 Applicants Must Use New Form Funding windows NOV 1, 2000 FCC Extends Year 2 Installation Deadline for Certain Applicants Policy & FCC OCT 29, 2000 Year Two Payment Paperwork Is Due Nov. 20 Funding windows OCT 26, 2000 SLD Releases Wave 26 Funding windows OCT 23, 2000 States Vary Widely in their Success with the E-rate Program Funding windows OCT 19, 2000 SLD Distributes 129 More Funding Letters Funding windows OCT 16, 2000 SLD Publishes Modified Eligible Services List Policy & FCC OCT 12, 2000 SLD Commits Over $133 Million in Wave 24 Funding windows OCT 5, 2000 No Funding Commitments This Week Funding windows SEP 28, 2000 SLD Issues Another $180 Million in Commitments Funding windows SEP 25, 2000 The SLD Considers Program Year 4 Filing Window Dates Funding windows SEP 24, 2000 SLD Announces New Discount Threshold Funding windows SEP 24, 2000 How Much Did Vendors Receive Through the E-rate Program? News SEP 17, 2000 Wave Twenty-one of Program Year Three is Released Funding windows SEP 10, 2000 E-rate Study Finds Different Patterns of Funding Success News SEP 10, 2000 Another Week Without a Wave Funding windows SEP 6, 2000 Pace of Funding Commitments Continues to Slow Funding windows SEP 3, 2000 SLD Issues Long-Awaited Procedure on Product Changes News AUG 24, 2000 Pace of Funding Commitments Slows Again Funding windows AUG 21, 2000 SLD Provides Another $97 million as Waves Resume Funding windows AUG 14, 2000 FCC Grants Reprieve to Oklahoma Districts Policy & FCC AUG 14, 2000 A Week Without a Wave Funding windows AUG 3, 2000 Pace of Funding Commitments Slows Funding windows JUL 31, 2000 SLD Provides Further Guidance on Service Provider Changes PIA & reviews JUL 27, 2000 Internal Connections Funding Threshold Drops to 83 Percent News JUL 27, 2000 Flannery to Move from FCC to USAC Policy & FCC JUL 20, 2000 Funds For Learning Launches ESP(SM) to Guide E-rate Applicants Analysis JUL 20, 2000 Wave 15 Commitments Decline by $20 Million Funding windows JUL 18, 2000 Moore Projects Dates for Year 4 Filing Window Funding windows JUL 13, 2000 Funding Commitments Increase Following Holiday Week Funding windows JUL 9, 2000 EdLiNC Releases Report Detailing E-rate Success Stories News JUL 6, 2000 SLD Wave Output Slowed by Holiday Funding windows JUL 4, 2000 SLD Passes the Billion-Dollar Mark in Commitments Funding windows JUL 4, 2000 SLD Provides Additional Guidance on Proper Role for Vendors News JUN 27, 2000 Two-thirds of Funds Left to Commit as Funding Year Approaches Funding windows JUN 27, 2000 Senate Passes Amendments on Filtering for E-rate Recipients Policy & FCC JUN 19, 2000 SLD to Begin Rejecting Old Form 486es Compliance JUN 19, 2000 The Summer Contact Database is Back News JUN 19, 2000 Funds For Learning’s Comments in Response to FCC’s Policy & FCC JUN 15, 2000 SLD Commits $46.8 Million in Wave 10; IC Threshold Holds at 85 Percent Funding windows JUN 8, 2000 SLD Picks Up the Pace in Wave Nine Funding windows JUN 8, 2000 FCC Grants Waiver for Applications Caught in Server Crash Policy & FCC JUN 4, 2000 News on Year 3 Payment Process Compliance JUN 4, 2000 Eighth Wave Distributes $50.6 Million Worth of Commitments Funding windows MAY 25, 2000 Funding Commitments Total $39.2 Million in Wave Seven Funding windows MAY 25, 2000 SLD Changes Position on Remote Access Routers News MAY 23, 2000 FCC Limits Role of Service Providers in Managing Form 470 Applications Policy & FCC MAY 21, 2000 SLD Releases Figures on Success Rates for Appeals PIA & reviews MAY 18, 2000 Threshold for Internal Connections Drops to 85 Percent News MAY 14, 2000 SLD Warns Applicants to Respond Within 7 Days News MAY 11, 2000 $39 Million in Commitments Distributed in Wave 5 Funding windows MAY 7, 2000 Year 2 Installation Deadline Extended to Sept. 30 Funding windows MAY 7, 2000 USAC Awards 3-Year Contract to NECA to Support E-rate Program Policy & FCC MAY 4, 2000 More Schools and Libraries Receive Internal Connections Funding Commitments Funding windows APR 27, 2000 Third Wave Commits $52 Million to Schools and Libraries Funding windows APR 20, 2000 Internal Connections Cut-off Dips to 88 Percent in Wave 2 Funding windows APR 19, 2000 A Letter from SLD President Kate Moore on Year 2 and Program Integrity Activities PIA & reviews APR 18, 2000 USAC Seeks Clarification of FCC Policy on Service Provider Changes Policy & FCC APR 12, 2000 Year 3 Funding Waves to Start as FCC Sets Cap at $2.25 Billion Policy & FCC APR 4, 2000 SLD Provides Guidance on Internal Connections Threshold Governance APR 3, 2000 SLD Names Wolfhagen Director of Service Provider Support News MAR 23, 2000 FCC Makes It Easier for E-rate Applicants to Switch Vendors Policy & FCC MAR 23, 2000 FCC Weighing Proper Role of Vendors in Application Process Policy & FCC MAR 23, 2000 March 31 is the Deadline for Additional Year-Two Applications Funding windows FEB 29, 2000 SLD Announces Procedures for More Year 2 Funding Commitments Funding windows FEB 1, 2000 March 31 is the Deadline for Additional Year-Two Applications Funding windows JAN 30, 2000 SLD Goes Yellow in PY3 News JAN 19, 2000 SLD Says 36,000 Applications Submitted This Year News JAN 17, 2000 SLD Provides Some Wiggle Room on Certain Deadlines Funding windows JAN 17, 2000 SLD Eases Rules on State Master Contracts News JAN 4, 2000 FCC Extends Installation Deadline for Certain E-rate recipients Policy & FCC

1999

DEC 16, 1999 FCC Directs USAC to Use Some Unspent Funds to Reduce Collections Policy & FCC DEC 7, 1999 SLD Releases Updated Eligible Services List Policy & FCC NOV 30, 1999 Jan. 19 is Still the Filing Deadline Funding windows NOV 21, 1999 SLD Wraps Up Initial Funding Commitments with Wave 20 Funding windows NOV 18, 1999 SLD Names Walsh to Systems Support Post News NOV 6, 1999 Wave 18 Puts SLD Ahead of First-Year Commitments Funding windows NOV 4, 1999 SLD Commits a Total of $1.57 Billion News NOV 4, 1999 Appellants Get Mixed Results PIA & reviews OCT 24, 1999 SLD Announces It Can Fund All Year Two Requests News OCT 24, 1999 $1.383 Billion Approved Through Wave 16 Funding windows OCT 15, 1999 SLD Inching Closer to its Funding Cap Policy & FCC OCT 10, 1999 The Latest Dates on BEARs Policy & FCC OCT 10, 1999 Hearings Held on E-rate Excise Tax Bill Policy & FCC OCT 10, 1999 New Application Forms Will Seek New Information News OCT 10, 1999 SLD Approves Internal Connections Down to 50 Percent Level News OCT 3, 1999 Year Two Commitments Pass the $1 Billion Mark Funding windows SEP 28, 1999 SLD Approves BEAR Form for Remainder of Year 2 Funding windows SEP 26, 1999 Wave 12: Another $56 Million in Commitments Funding windows SEP 26, 1999 USAC Spokeswoman to Depart News SEP 20, 1999 Another $126 Million in Commitments Goes Out Funding windows SEP 13, 1999 School Technology Programs Get Favorable Review PIA & reviews SEP 13, 1999 The Future of Funding PIA & reviews SEP 13, 1999 The FCC: No Soft Touch Policy & FCC SEP 13, 1999 Projecting the Cutoff on Internal Connections News SEP 6, 1999 SLD Names Schatz as New VP for Outreach News SEP 2, 1999 Wave Nine Totals $81 Million Funding windows AUG 26, 1999 Internal Connections Requests Approved to 65 Percent Discount News AUG 22, 1999 Revenaugh to Leave SLD Post News AUG 19, 1999 Wave 7 Distributes Commitments Worth $50 Million Funding windows AUG 12, 1999 Another $48 Million in E-Rate Commitments (Wave 6) Funding windows AUG 1, 1999 Federal Appeals Court Upholds E-rate Program PIA & reviews JUL 31, 1999 SLD Approves $131 Million More in E-rate Funding News JUL 27, 1999 Do You know Where Your Appeal Is? PIA & reviews JUL 27, 1999 LECs Receive Most of the Early Payments News JUL 22, 1999 SLD Distributes Another $34 Million in 3rd Wave Funding windows JUL 14, 1999 SLD Cautions Applicants About Year 2 Form 486 Compliance JUL 14, 1999 SLD Begins Approving Internal Connections at 70 Percent Discount Level Funding windows JUL 12, 1999 SLD Begins Distributing Year Two Funding News JUL 8, 1999 Kate Moore Letter to E-rate Applicants Policy & FCC JUL 1, 1999 Instructions on Black Hole Funding News JUN 6, 1999 Let the SLD Know How to Find You News MAY 26, 1999 FCC Votes to Fully Fund E-rate Program Policy & FCC MAY 26, 1999 SLD Projects E-rate Demand of $2.435 Billion Funding windows APR 7, 1999 SLD Says 32,000 Form 471s Filed Funding windows MAR 15, 1999 Kriete Steps Down As General Counsel News MAR 3, 1999 SLD Announces BEAR Process Through 6/30/99 Funding windows FEB 28, 1999 SLD Sends Out Final Wave of Funding Commitments Funding windows FEB 9, 1999 Wave 8 Takes Commitments Past the $1 Billion Mark Funding windows FEB 1, 1999 SLD To Extend Filing Window to April 6 Funding windows JAN 31, 1999 Wave Seven on its Way? More Waves to Come Funding windows JAN 28, 1999 SLD Commits Another $192 Million to 3,400 Applicants News JAN 21, 1999 Letter From SLD President Kate Moore News

1998

DEC 22, 1998 SLC Distributes 1,000 More Funding Commitments Governance DEC 14, 1998 SLC Extends Window Period to 100 Days Governance NOV 19, 1998 FCC Approves Universal Service Reorganization Policy & FCC NOV 12, 1998 SLC Indicates Change to Be Made in Priority Rules Governance NOV 10, 1998 First Wave of E-rate Letters Will Be Sent Soon Funding windows NOV 5, 1998 Moore Says SLC Has Passed Audits Governance NOV 4, 1998 Downlink Sites for Nov 9 Conference Governance NOV 1, 1998 Invitation to Vendors to Participate in Workshop Governance OCT 15, 1998 SLC Posts Final Versions of Key Forms Governance OCT 1, 1998 80-Day Window Set for Second E-rate Cycle Funding windows SEP 29, 1998 SLC Says Next Filing Window to Start Dec 1 Governance SEP 22, 1998 A Letter From Acting SLC CEO Kate Moore Governance SEP 15, 1998 SLC Moves to Wrap Up Applications Governance SEP 15, 1998 Fishman Steps Down as SLC CEO Governance AUG 6, 1998 Scarborough Amendment Withdrawn News JUL 22, 1998 Congress Members Propose Major Changes Policy & FCC JUL 21, 1998 Senate Passes Internet Filtering Requirement Policy & FCC JUL 15, 1998 No E-rate Commitments Until Funding windows JUL 7, 1998 SLC to Merge With Other Non-Profits Governance JUN 24, 1998 Letter from SLC CEO Ira Fishman (June 24, 1998) Governance JUN 23, 1998 More Details Provided on Next Phase of E-rate Policy & FCC JUN 13, 1998 FCC Cuts E-rate Program for 1998 Policy & FCC JUN 10, 1998 FCC to Act on E-rate Program by June 12 Policy & FCC JUN 7, 1998 Gore Issues Statement of Support for E-rate News JUN 7, 1998 President Clinton Expresses Support for E-rate News JUN 4, 1998 FCC Chairman Kennard Issues Statement on E-rate Policy & FCC JUN 2, 1998 SLC Proposes Extending 1998 Program Year Governance MAY 21, 1998 Funds For Learning Files Comments with FCC Policy & FCC MAY 20, 1998 SLC Says More than Half Want Less than $10,000 Governance MAY 10, 1998 FCC Proposes Folding SLC into USAC by Year’s End Governance APR 30, 1998 SLC Estimates Current E-rate Demand Governance APR 16, 1998 SLC Explains What’s Next Governance MAR 25, 1998 Senate Moves to Rein in E-rate Administration Policy & FCC MAR 25, 1998 SLC Says Support for Tariffed Services Not Retroactive Governance MAR 18, 1998 Toll-Free Number Created for SPINs Governance MAR 17, 1998 Senate Panels Seeks to Restructure E-rate Admin. Policy & FCC MAR 1, 1998 SLC Adds CSUs/DSUs to Eligible List Governance FEB 27, 1998 SLC Announces Procedures for Obtaining SPIN Governance FEB 4, 1998 SLC Apologizes for Web Site Problems Governance FEB 3, 1998 The SLC’s Web Site Opens for Business Governance JAN 29, 1998 SLC Releases Updated List of Eligible Services Governance JAN 25, 1998 SLC Web Site to Become Operational Jan. 30 Governance JAN 12, 1998 SLC Says Web Site is Undergoing Final Testing Governance JAN 6, 1998 FCC Seeks Comments for Report to Congress Policy & FCC

1997

DEC 30, 1997 FCC Reconsideration Order Clarifies Key Issues Policy & FCC DEC 16, 1997 FCC Trims E-Rate Fund Collections for First Six Months Policy & FCC DEC 10, 1997 At Long Last – The Applications News NOV 30, 1997 SLC Board Drafts Policy Statement to Define ‘Educational Purposes’ Governance NOV 30, 1997 The Latest on Two Key Dates Governance NOV 9, 1997 FCC Formally Establishes 75-Day Filing Window Policy & FCC OCT 21, 1997 The Forms Are Almost Ready, But the Questions Still Remain Policy & FCC OCT 8, 1997 FCC Releases Draft Application Policy & FCC OCT 5, 1997 FCC Prepares to Release Schools and Libraries Application Policy & FCC SEP 30, 1997 FCC Sets Procedure for Filing Intrastate Discount Matrices Policy & FCC SEP 24, 1997 Schools and Libraries Corporation Chooses Leaders Governance SEP 15, 1997 E-Rate Implementation Group Offers Suggestions PIA & reviews SEP 15, 1997 Members of School and Libraries Corporation Named Governance

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SLC Board Drafts Policy Statement to Define ‘Educational Purposes’

The Schools and Libraries Corporation Board Nov. 17 drafted a "proposed policy statement" to guide schools and libraries in certifying that the services for which they are seeking E-rate funding are used for "educational...

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