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by John Harrington

E-rate Brings Faster Internet, Lower Costs

In a nationwide survey of applicants, 1,763 schools and libraries say the E-rate program is succeeding

USAC to Fund All Eligible FY2019 Requests

FCC directs USAC to fully fund all eligible C1 and C2 E-rate requests for FY2019 totaling $2.896 billion

Comment Deadline Set for C2 NPRM

The Federal Register publishes comment dates on C2 budget approach for FY2020 and beyond.

FFL Shares Survey Results with FCC

Applicant survey shows E-rate program delivers on FCC's goals as outlined in Modernization Order

Groups Support Rural Fiber Options

FFL, Education Superhighway, and others oppose proposal to limit competition for fiber networks.

Congress Concerned Over Master Cap

Members of Congress express concerns and urge FCC not to establish USF Master Cap

FCC Proposes Permanent C2 Budgets

New rule making would keep Category 2 system; seeks comment on potential improvements

by John Harrington

Competition Lowers Broadband Prices

More vendor bids and option for self-provisioned networks bring faster networks, better prices.