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FY2017 Cap Set at $3.99 Billion

FY2017 funding cap increased by 1.3 percent inflation-adjusted from FY2016 cap of $3.94B

by John Harrington

FY2016 Applications Still Pending

$2.3 billion is committed for FY2016, but more than $800 million is still pending.

Senate Holds FCC Oversight Hearing

Broadband access, number one issue discussed at the FCC oversight hearing before the Senate

Chairman Pai Reappointed for Another Term

President Trump reappoints¬†Ajit Pai to serve a second 5-year term pending Senate approval

Senators Concerned by Pai’s Action

Senators outline concerns with FCC Chairman's decision to retract E-rate progress report

by John Harrington

More Applicants File at Start of Window

Hundreds of schools and libraries filed funding requests during first four days of FY2017 window

Thank you, Jessica Rosenworcel

Former Commissioner encouraged Internet access through reform of E-rate and Lifeline programs

Groups Ask to Put Voice Phase-out on Hold

NTCA and TDS ask FCC to temporarily restore funding for voice services while studying changes