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November 10, 2023

Bus Wi-Fi Comment Deadline Extended

On November 9, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission released an Order extending the deadline for comments on the inclusion of school bus Wi-Fi services and equipment in the E-rate program’s...

November 7, 2023

Submit E-rate Invoices in EPC

On November 7, 2023, USAC issued a news brief, notifying E-rate applicants and service providers about the completed system consolidation. The E-rate Productivity Center portal (EPC) was unavailable to all...

November 3, 2023

USAC Releases Cost Projections for First Quarter 2024

On November 2, 2023, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their Quarterly Report with projections for the first quarter of 2024. USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget...

November 3, 2023

More than $5 Million in ECF Support Committed

On November 1, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission announced the commitment of more than $5.2 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. The funding...

November 3, 2023

October Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On November 1, 2023, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by USAC. The FCC...

October 31, 2023

ECF Invoice Deadline Extended to November 3

On October 31, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Public Notice extending the October 30, 2023 invoice deadline for the Emergency Connectivity Fund program to 7:59pm Eastern time on...

October 27, 2023

Deadlines Extended for EPC Blackout Period

On October 27, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Public Notice “extending the deadline for E-Rate participants with any form or program process deadline” that must be filed in...

October 27, 2023

Updated Draft Eligible Services List

On October 25, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Public Notice containing an updated draft Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year 2024 as well as a request for...