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by Brian Stephens

August 16, 2013

Funding Dates Matter

When it comes to E-rate funding, it turns out that the speed of funding approval plays a big role in whether or not an applicant will have a chance to...

August 15, 2013

FCC Receives FY2014 Draft ESL Comments

On July 3, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for FY2014. Comments to the FCC's proposed changes were due on August 2, and numerous E-rate...

by Jeff O'Brien

USAC Service Provider Call Notes

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program.

by Christina Keifer

The Well-Equipped Student

As a parent, I have recently been preparing my children to go back to school - getting them back on a normal schedule (the hardest part); helping them organize their...

Texas Man Agrees to Settle E-rate False Claims Allegations

On August 6, 2013, the United States Department of Justice announced that "Larry Lehmann of Giddings, Texas has agreed to pay $400,000 to settle allegations that he violated the False...

USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $350 Million for Possible Rollover

On August 2, 2013, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2013. The Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) estimates that they have...

President Obama Nominates Michael O’Rielly for FCC Commissioner

The White House announced on August 1, 2013, the President's nomination of Michael P. O'Rielly to be an FCC Commissioner. If appointed, Mr. O'Rielly will serve the remainder of Robert...

Pushing the Limit

The federal E-rate program provides support to help schools' students get connected to the Internet. From its outset in 1997, the E-rate program has recognized this very basic fact: not...