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by John Harrington

Faster Broadband, More Lines, Lower Cost

Surging demand & more competition lead to faster, more affordable connections & lower costs in FY17

Service Provider Training By USAC

USAC announces its annual Service Provider training session to be held on July 25, 2017

May Appeal Decisions Released

FCC granted 65 requests and petitions, dismissed 10 requests, and denied 34 appeals

Limited Invoicing Appeals Granted

FCC grants appeals to Jefferson-Madison Library & White Lake SD impacting additional 37 requests

New Service Provider Download Tool

USAC announces a new SPIN search tool that provides pertinent Service Provider data

by John Harrington

First FY2017 Funding Wave Released

$48.6 million committed by USAC. 4,920 applicants receive decisions earlier than last year.

All Compliant 2017 Requests to be Funded

USAC to use $1.2B in unused funds in addition to FY17 $3.99B cap for all compliant C1 & C2 requests

Pai Reiterates Support for E-rate

FCC Chair echoes support for E-rate program in a letter to Senators Markey and Sullivan