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Firewall Report Provided to FCC

On July 11, 2023, the Universal Service Administrative Company filed a letter and report with the Federal Communications Commission providing summary information for funding requests related to firewalls in Funding...

Comments Sought on Eligible Services, Bidding, Forms

On June 29, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission circulated a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on a wide range of potential E-rate rule changes affecting eligible services,...

Cost-Allocation and Bidding Rule Changes Proposed

On June 29, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission circulated a draft Report and Order making certain changes to E-rate rules for Tribal libraries participating in the E-rate program. As a...

E-rate Changes for Tribal Libraries

On June 29, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission circulated a draft Report and Order making changes to E-rate rules for Tribal libraries participating in the E-rate program. If adopted, the...

June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On June 30, 2023, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by USAC. The FCC...

E-rate Support for Library Wi-Fi Hotspots Suggested by FCC Chair

On June 23, 2023, Federal Communications Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced a potential new rulemaking “to modernize the E-Rate program to support Wi-Fi hotspots for loan in libraries nationwide.” Speaking to...

Final Call: Last Chance to Shape E-rate’s Future

How has the E-rate program benefited your school, library, or community? Can it evolve to be more effective and less burdensome? What role should E-rate play in ensuring schools and...

Deadline: Certify FY2023 Forms 470 Today

USAC has announced that draft Forms 470 using the Funding Year 2023 version of the Form must be certified by Friday, June 23 in order to be available for use...