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December 2, 2009

Funding Year 2010 Filing Window Opens

The SLD has opened the Filing Window, accepting Forms 471 for requests of E-rate discounts in Funding Year 2010. The window opened at Noon Eastern Time on December 3, 2009,...

December 1, 2009

FCC Releases ESL for FY 2010, Authorizes Opening Filing Window

The FCC has released and Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to eligible services within the E-rate program. The FCC also authorizes the SLD to open...

by Scott Weston

December 1, 2009

Form 471 Filing Window History

A year ago today, the Form 471 Filing Window for Funding Year 2009 opened. That makes one think about when the filing window will open for the next Funding Year....

by Scott Weston

November 30, 2009

Defining Terms in CIPA’s New Requirements

The Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act does not define some of the terms that are found within the new requirements. We have put together the following definitions to...

November 23, 2009

Priority 2 Commitments reach 87% for FY2008, 80% for FY2009

USAC has announced that Priority 2 Commitments for FY2008 will now be funded at 87 % and Priority 2 Commitments for 2009 will be funded at the 80% discount level...

November 22, 2009

Funds For Learning Responds to FCC Broadband Notice of Inquiry

On November 3rd, the FCC released a Broadband Notice of Inquiry as it relates to education and the E-rate program. In 2010, the FCC must submit a National Broadband Plan...

November 18, 2009

SLD Makes Online Items 21 Available to Service Providers

The SLD has announced that Service Providers can now access Items 21 submitted online for funding requests associated with their SPIN(s). Service Providers who have access to USAC's E-File portal...

by Scott Weston

November 16, 2009

Vendor Selection Documentation is Important For a Successful E-rate Procurement

In the coming weeks, schools and libraries across the country will start posting Forms 470 in greater numbers. Once all of the bids are in, applicants must fully document the...