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by Peter Kaplan

FY2015 Hits $2.5B Disbursement Milestone

Applicants receive record level of discounts, including $0.96 billion for on-campus networks

E-rate Program Overview By SLD

SLD to conduct webinars tailored for new/seasoned E-rate applicants on basic program information

Senators Express Bipartisan E-rate Support

FCC Chair encouraged to continue E-rate support, a vital source of funding for schools and libraries

Pai: “E-rate is a Program Worth Fighting For”

Chairman Pai replies to Senator Nelson's concerns on decision to retract E-rate progress report

USAC Hires New VP of RHC Program

Karen Lee to lead the Rural Healthcare Program, a post previously held by SLD's VP, Craig Davis

Extra Time for Certain Oct 2016 Invoices

FCC allows additional time for applicants unable to submit payment paperwork last fall

by John Harrington

Category 2 Budget Caps Adjusted for 2017

USF inflation adjustment increases max discounts for on-campus network goods and services

Glitch Interrupts Form 471 Filing for Some

EPC bug causes some applicants to lose access to their 471s. USAC hopes to fix issue within 24 hours.