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FFL Submits Comments on Proposed Changes to ESL

Funds For Learning has submitted comments on the Funding Year 2011 Draft Eligible Services List (ESL). Under the proposed changes issued by USAC and the FCC, software applications for mobile...

Funds For Learning Comments on NPRM

On May 20, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on several proposals that could change current E-rate processes. As a result, Funds For Learning has...

by Alex Fugairon

Ga-Ga for Google?

Last month, Google rolled out a new feature allowing users to search the web using a new encrypted search feature. While this innovation is good for users in countries where...

FCC Authorizes USAC to Rollover $900 Million for FY 2010

The Federal Communications Commission has authorized $900 million in unused funds from to be rolled into the 2010 Funding Year.

FCC Seeks Comment on Form 470 and Form 471 Revisions

The FCC is seeking comment on possible revisions to the Form 470 and Form 471 to help streamline the process and to update the forms based on current rules and...

by Nicholas Shipley

Happy New (Funding) Year!

Happy New (Funding) Year! Even though this day isn't marked with parades and a day off from work, we are still excited about what the new funding year has in...

USAC Seeks Final Priority 2 Threshold for FY09, Start for FY10

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee met today and are recommending to the FCC that the final FY2009 priority two discount threshold be set at 78%. They are also seeking...

FCC Seeks Comment on E-rate Regulatory Changes

The Federal Communications Commission recently released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) containing significant proposed changes to the regulatory structure of the E-rate program. Proposals seeking comment include eliminating the...