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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.
Funding Commitments FY2020 Trends USAC
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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.
Funding Commitments FY2020 Trends USAC
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by John Harrington
August 14, 2020

50% of FY2020 Funds Committed

USAC has processed applications for half of the funds. More C1 applications processed than C2.
Funding Commitments FY2020 Trends USAC
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by John Harrington
July 31, 2020

$1.24B Committed for 19,512 Applicants

42% of funds requested have been committed, faster than last year. 5,729 applicants still pending.
Applicant Funding Commitments Trends USAC
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by John Harrington
July 2, 2020

Over $1 Billion Disbursed in FY2019

Total funds delivered increases over prior years. Highest level since launch of online portal.
Disbursements Funding Commitments Trends
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by John Harrington
May 22, 2020

Fast E-rate Decisions to More Applicants

77% of applicants have already received decisions. Record funding in record time.
EPC FCDL FY2020 Trends USAC
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by John Harrington
May 1, 2020

Early 2020: Demand Up and Prices Down

Biggest year since 2015 for on-campus networks. Internet prices drop.
Applicant FY2020 Trends
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by Brian Stephens
April 29, 2020

E-rate Can Stretch Edu. Stabilization Funds

More E-rate support from Congress can make highly effective use of CARES funding
Congress COVID-19 FCC Learning Gap
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