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December 8, 2011

FCC Clarifies Form 470 Description Rules

On December 7, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission released an Order which codifies that a competitive bidding violation occurs when applicants reference a "specific manufacturer's name, brand, product or service"...

December 7, 2011

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – December

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly conference calls, providing information and guidance for service providers participating in E-rate. Funds For Learning has provided the following synopsis of the call.

December 1, 2011

FCC Upholds USAC Decision in Fraud Case

On November 28, 2011, the FCC upheld USAC's decision to rescind millions of dollars from a service provider involved in E-rate transactions which were found to violate competitive bidding regulations.

November 28, 2011

FCC Updates Form 479 and 498 Instructions

On November 25, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission announced that the instructions to FCC Forms 479 and 498 have been updated to include a new certification from the Protecting Children...

November 22, 2011

USAC Announces FY2012 Filing Window Dates

On November 22, 2011, USAC officially announced the opening and closing dates of the E-rate Funding Year 2012 Form 471 filing window. The filing window will open at noon EDT...

November 18, 2011

Beware the Ides of March

There is a desperate need for a standard Form 471 filing deadline, allowing applicants to plan for each year. It has previously been recommended that the FCC establish a set...

by Stephanie Winfrey

November 17, 2011

Consult The Dictionary

What is a consultant? Long trusted Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines a consultant as "one who gives professional advice or services." In USAC's October 28 Schools and Libraries News Brief, you will...

November 14, 2011

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – November

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly conference calls, providing information and guidance for service providers participating in E-rate. Funds For Learning has provided the following synopsis of the call.