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September 14, 2021

USAC Preps For Next ECF Filing Window

The second ECF filing window opens September 28, 2021 and closes October 13, 2021. Eligible schools and libraries can submit requests for funding to purchase eligible equipment and services between...

September 14, 2021

Proposed Fourth Quarter 2021 USF Contribution Factor

On September 10, 2021, the FCC announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2021 will be 29.1 percent. The contribution factor requires telecommunications companies...

by John Harrington

September 10, 2021

E-rate Bidding Season Off to Slow Start

The FCC requires that all E-rate discounted goods and services be competitively bid. Over time, this condition has proven itself to be effective in increasing competition and lowering unit costs....

September 9, 2021

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for Sept. Open Meeting

On September 9, 2021, the FCC released a tentative agenda for the September Open Meeting. The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to update the Commission’s...

September 9, 2021

Nominations for USAC Board Due Nov. 8

The Wireline Competition Bureau issued a public notice on September 8, 2021, seeking nominations for a Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) board member position to represent commercial mobile radio service...

September 9, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Eligibility Expanded

On September 9, 2021, the FCC released a Public Notice, announcing that it will expand the school years that will be acceptable for eligibility determination purposes for the Emergency Broadband...

September 7, 2021

Regulatory Relief for Areas Affected by Ida

On September 3, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) waived certain E-rate and Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program rules and deadlines to assist participants and providers located in areas affected...

by John Harrington

September 3, 2021

Record Funds Committed for E-rate by September

As of the first week of September, there have been $2.14 billion in E-rate discounts committed for funding year 2021. These have been committed to 20,712 applicants. 96.6% of all...