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November 22, 2022

BEAR and SPI Changes Postponed

On November 21, 2022, USAC issued a special edition news brief announcing that the invoicing process changes to be implemented as part of their “E-rate System Consolidation” project would be...

November 22, 2022

Cybersecurity Pilot Proposal Presented to FCC Chair’s Office

On November 21, 2022, Funds For Learning met with representatives of the Office of Chairwoman Rosenworcel to discuss a pilot program to strengthen school and library networks with additional support...

by John Harrington

November 18, 2022

Share Your Opinion on E-rate Cybersecurity Pilot

A long-term solution is needed to address the safety and reliability of computer networks in schools and libraries. A systemic challenge like cybersecurity requires thoughtful, well-reasoned decision-making, and good policies...

November 17, 2022

Cybersecurity Pilot Program Proposed

On November 15, 2022, Funds For Learning submitted a straightforward proposal for a pilot cybersecurity E-rate program. The basic request is that the Federal Communications Commission would: Provide funding for...

by Brian Stephens

November 17, 2022

Record E-rate Commitments by November 15

USAC’s record-breaking year for E-rate funding commitments continues, with more than $2.68 billion in FY2022 funds committed by November 15, 2022. Funding Year 2022’s commitment pace bests last year’s record...

November 17, 2022

ECF Commitments Pass $6B Mark

On November 16, 2022, the USAC issued almost $84 million in Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) commitments, bringing the total program funding commitments to $6.05 billion. Over the course of three...

November 15, 2022

Errors in EPC Impacting E-rate Form 470 Certification

On November 14, 2022, USAC announced that E-rate applicants are currently unable to complete certification of Form 470 in EPC. USAC is actively working to resolve the issue. Updated: 11/16/2022...

by Brian Stephens

November 11, 2022

18% of FRNs Request Post-Commitment Changes

From Funding Year 2016 to 2021, a post-commitment change was requested for approximately 18% of the total E-rate funding requests filed by applicants in each Funding Year. Post-commitment changes requested...