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September 25, 2014

SLD Releases 2014 Applicant Training Agenda and Presentations

In advance of their annual training events, the SLD has released an agenda and training materials for participants to become more familiar with the new regulations...

September 19, 2014

FCC State Connectivity Profiles

The FCC has released state connectivity profiles based on data they have been gathering from schools and libraries nationwide...

by Verlyne Jolley

September 19, 2014

Further E-rate Reform Comments Filed

As part of the 7th Report and Order, the FCC asked for further comments which were due September 15th, 2014. The FCC specifically requested comments around the following issues...

September 17, 2014

FFL Submits Comments on FNPRM and Draft ESL

Funds For Learning has submitted comments in direct response to the July 23rd, 2014 FCC FNPRM and the August 4th, 2014 Draft ESL for FY 2015...

September 15, 2014

Draft 2014 FCC Forms 470 and 471 Submitted for Approval

The FCC has submitted draft versions of the E-rate Form 470 and Form 471 to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency approval...

September 12, 2014

FNPRM Comments Due September 15th

Comments on the FCC's Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM) are due on September 15th, 2014. The FCC is seeking further comments on multiple issues detailed in the 7th...

by Micah Rigdon

September 12, 2014

Historical USAC Funding Decision Trends

As part of the 7th Report and Order, the FCC has directed USAC to begin reporting on the monthly count of Billed Entities which have received a funding decision, as...

September 11, 2014

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – September 2014

Historically, the SLD has hosted monthly conference calls (now webinars), providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the September 10, 2014 service provider webinar...