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by Brian Stephens

Late Applications Decline Again

Despite upsets to normal operating procedures for many applicants due to COVID-19, the count of late-filed FCC Form 471 applications is the lowest in a three year span: In the...

USAC Releases FY2020 Wave 001

On May 9, 2020, USAC released the first wave of Funding Commitment Decision Letters for Funding Year 2020. FY2020 Wave 001 included funding decisions for 15,421 applicants and 2,694 service...

by John Harrington

Record Count of Sites Seek E-rate Support

The Funding Year 2020 filing window is unique in many regards. Setting aside the obvious (i.e. delays brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic), this filing window stands out among all...

Cost Projections for 3rd Quarter 2020

USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget of $60.24 million in 3Q 2020

USAC Files FY2020 Demand Estimate

Total FY2020 requests estimated at $2.91 billion

April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

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

by John Harrington

Early 2020: Demand Up and Prices Down

Biggest year since 2015 for on-campus networks. Internet prices drop.

FCC Approves FY2020 PIA Procedures

Wireline Competition Bureau approves FY2020 application review procedures