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FCC Defers Form 470 Changes Until 2022

WCB and OMB defer Form 470 "drop-down" changes due to COVID-19

by John Harrington

Schools Need Option to Secure Networks

Congress and FCC should protect online access for students and library patrons

May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

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

by John Harrington

Fast E-rate Decisions to More Applicants

77% of applicants have already received decisions. Record funding in record time.

Weekly Funding Waves Continue for FY2020

USAC issues FY2020 Wave 003 on May 22 with more than $50M in commitments

Summer Deferral Starts May 22

USAC provides guidelines on Summer Deferral period which starts May 22

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...