E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

Applicants Await FY18 Funding Decisions

9,600 applicants poised to receive decisions in what could be earlier/bigger funding wave than 2017.

by John Harrington

Ethernet Fiber Dominates C1 Demand

Initial FY2018 analysis shows Ethernet services represented 56% of the total Category One demand.

by John Harrington

Better Prices Keep Broadband $ in Check

Initial FY18 analysis shows steady demand for broadband, small drop in on-campus, & end of voice

by John Harrington

E-rate Applicants Need to Hit Submit

Now is time to apply. 13,196 applicants have already submitted forms prior to Mar 22 deadline.

by John Harrington

Public Schools Biggest Consumer of E-rate

In 2017, public schools directly submitted 78% of the total demand for E-rate funds.

by John Harrington

471s Both Leading and Lagging Last Year

As of March 1, applicants are ahead of last year‚Äôs pace, but earlier deadline may lead to trouble.

by John Harrington

February 23, 2018

Count of FY18 E-rate RFPs Shows Progress

After several years in decline, the number of applicants posting RFPs appears to be leveling off.

by John Harrington

February 16, 2018

Budgets Lead to One-Quarter of C2 Denials

25% of USAC C2 denials stem from requirement applicants reduce project costs.