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by John Harrington

November 5, 2021

12.9 million devices requested via ECF

Schools and libraries have requested support for 12.9 million devices via the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). There were two ECF filing windows in 2021. Reviewing the applications sheds light on...

November 4, 2021

Funds For Learning Submits E-rate Survey Results to FCC

On November 3, 2021, Funds For Learning met with the FCC to discuss the results of national survey of E‐rate applicants that was conducted in June 2021. Over 2,100, which...

November 3, 2021

Cost Projections for 1st Quarter 2022

On November 2, 2021, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their Quarterly Report with projections for the first quarter of 2022. USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget...

November 1, 2021

SLD Publishes October Board Meeting Details

USAC released documentation from the October Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting. Each quarter the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee meets to discuss important E-rate issues and provide guidance and support...

November 1, 2021

USAC Resumes News Brief Postings

On October 22, 2021, USAC announced that their News Brief will move to monthly publication schedule from their regular weekly postings. Prior to the announcement, USAC had taken a brief...

October 29, 2021

E-rate Trends Shows Need for Network Security Funding

11th Annual ‘E-rate Trends Report’ from Funds For Learning Highlights E-rate Dependability, Indicates Need for Network Security Improvements Results from annual survey of E-rate applicants reveal program’s consistency as a...

October 29, 2021

October Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On October 29, 2021, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by...

October 28, 2021

USAC Releases Administrative Procedures

On October 28, 2021, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) submitted its administrative procedures to the Federal Communications Commission. The report is released annually to comply with the FCC’s 5th...