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Hot Topics: Advance Installation of Internal Connections

In the FCC's Seventh Report and Order, E-rate rules were changed to allow applicants the ability to begin installation of non-recurring Category 2 products in the summer months while students...

FCC Chairman Wheeler Releases Statement on Passing of Charles Benton

On April 29, 2015, Charles Benton lost his battle with cancer. Charles Benton founded the Benton Foundation and has long been a champion to ensure our communications networks serve the...

FCC Releases Appeal Decisions

The FCC released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 23 appeals and waivers while denying 7 stakeholder appeals.

FFL Urges Commission Not to Eliminate Voice Services

Funds For Learning responded to an FCC's Petition for Reconsideration on the regulatory question of phasing out voice services. FFL is requesting that the FCC reconsider their position, and not...

USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: April 27, 2015

On April 27, 2015 the USAC Schools & Libraries Committee held their quarterly board meeting and voted to give the SLD authority to the make commitments for Category One and...

USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda

Each quarter, the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee holds meetings to provide policy guidance to the SLD on a variety of E-rate topics. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for...

by Peter Kaplan

A Crystal Ball for E-rate 2.0 Success

The E-rate cap now stands at $3.9 billion. Based on my analysis of the preliminary data, there is enough funding available for FY 2015 to fund every application that is...

by Peter Kaplan

Temporary SPIN for New E-rate Service Providers

Each year new service providers enter into the K-12 E-rate market and bid on projects which may receive E-rate discounts. In order for service providers to participate in the E-rate...