E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

November 20, 2020

91% of FY20 Requests Processed by Nov 15

1-in-10 applications still pending review. Pace slightly lower than recent years.

by John Harrington

November 13, 2020

E-rate Delivering More (Faster) Connections

The E-rate program is supporting a record 108,411 high speed data lines this school year, an increase of 37% over the past five years: In addition to providing discounts...

by John Harrington

October 23, 2020

Applicants Request $126M in 2nd Window

Schools nationwide request discounts on more than $165M due to COVID-19

by John Harrington

October 16, 2020

E-rate Payments OnTrack Despite Pandemic

USAC has kept funds flowing at the same pace as prior years during first nine months of CY2020

by John Harrington

October 9, 2020

$14.5M in COVID-19 Relief Requested

Approximately 613 applicants request funding for on-campus connectivity upgrades

by John Harrington

October 2, 2020

$5.7M in COVID-19 Relief Requested

Approximately 300 applicants request funding for on-campus connectivity upgrades

by John Harrington

August 28, 2020

54% of FY2020 Funds Committed

As USAC approaches Sept. 1 deadline, another $60 million awarded. 46% of requests still pending.

by John Harrington

August 21, 2020

52% of FY2020 Funds Committed

As USAC approaches Sept. 1 deadline, another $54 million awarded. 48% of requests still pending.