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New ECF Compliance Guidance Published

In its July 31 ECF newsletter, USAC announced the creation of a new “Compliance Reminders” page on the Emergency Connectivity Fund website. The new page includes sections summarizing service delivery...

USAC Releases Cost Projections for Fourth Quarter 2023

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

July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On July 31, 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...

by Brian Stephens

FY2023 E-rate Commitment Pace Behind FY2022

One hundred and twenty days from the close of the Funding Year 2023 application filing window, USAC has issued $1.75 billion in funding commitments. While significantly higher than the same...

by Brian Stephens

Half of ECF Funds Disbursed

As of July 28, 2023, the Emergency Connectivity Fund program had authorized the payment of $3,500,921,451 to applicants and service providers for the purchase of at-home broadband services and connected...

Almost $55 Million in ECF Support Committed

On July 26, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission announced the commitment of nearly $55 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. The funding commitments...

Tribal Library and Cost Allocation Changes Approved

On July 20, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission voted to approve a draft Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking making changes to the E-rate program aimed at encouraging participation...

by Brian Stephens

Forty Days Left for $1.4B

August 29, 2023 is the BEAR and SPI invoice deadline for Emergency Connectivity Fund commitments from the first and second application windows that have not received an extension due to...