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September 30, 2010

FY2010 – Funding Wave 019

On September 28, USAC issued the nineteenth wave of funding year 2010, committing over $87 million on over 1,600 requests. In total, USAC has approved over $1.3 billion in E-rate...

September 29, 2010

FCC Releases Further Detail in Sixth Report and Order

On September 28, the FCC released the Sixth Report and Order outlining some substantial changes to the E-rate program. Funds For Learning has summarized the Orders in three categories: new...

by Alex Fugairon

September 24, 2010

Historical Day for E-rate

On September 23, the FCC announced some of the most sweeping changes to the E-rate since the inception of the program. Out of the announcement emerged four major themes; providing...

September 23, 2010

FCC Announces National Broadband Orders

The FCC issued the National Broadband Plan Order on September 23, 2010 and it has several implications on the current E-rate program. Funds For Learning has constructed the below list...

September 22, 2010

FY2010 – Funding Wave 018

On September 22, USAC issued the eighteenth wave of funding year 2010, committing over $23 million on over 1,100 requests. In total, USAC has approved over $1.25 billion in E-rate...

September 22, 2010

USAC to Recommend Funding Priority Two Requests at 85%

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee held a non- Quarterly Board Meeting on September 22, and are recommending to the FCC that they start funding priority two applications at 85%...

September 21, 2010

FCC Provides Insights into New E-rate Rules

On September 23, the FCC will release new E-rate rules based on the goals and objectives of the National Broadband Plan. In preparation of this Order to be released on...

September 16, 2010

Service Certifications-System Flaw?

An applicant may request that USAC generate a Service Certification allowing the applicant to flag a specific invoice or FRN, prior to any invoices being paid. However, in order to...