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January 4, 2022

Waiver Requests of ECF Reimbursement Cap Addressed

On January 4, 2022, the FCC released an Order addressing seven requests for waiver and review of the $400 maximum reasonable support amount for connected devices reimbursed through the Emergency...

January 4, 2022

FY2022 Administrative Window Closes Jan. 10

Applicants are reminded that the Administrative Window for updating applicant profile information in USAC’s EPC system will be closing on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The annual Form...

January 4, 2022

New Deadlines for Filing Comments on Future of the USF

On January 4, 2021, the FCC released an order granting a request to extend the initial comment and reply comment deadlines by 30 and 45 days, respectively, on issues related...

December 29, 2021

E-rate Management Professionals Association

E-rate Management Professionals Association® (E-MPA®) provides online resources to its diverse and experienced membership along with a forum for discussion and development of best practices in the management of the...

December 28, 2021

December Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On December 28, 2021, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding on a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken...

December 27, 2021

Rosenworcel Appoints Seven Members to USAC Board

On December 23, 2021, the FCC released a Public Notice indicating that Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel appointed seven members to the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)....

December 22, 2021

FY2022 E-rate Filing Window Dates Announced

On December 21, 2021, USAC announced that the Funding Year 2022 E-rate Form 471 filing window will open on January 12, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST and close March 22,...

December 20, 2021

Nearly $603M in Additional ECF Support Committed

On December 20, 2021, the FCC announced that it has committed nearly $603M in its latest wave of ECF support, connecting over 1.4 million students in all 50 states, Puerto...