E-rate Analysis

by Cathy Cruzan

EPC Frustrations Mount

Roadblocks and impediments to submitting timely and accurate funding requests are coming to light

by Peter Kaplan

FY2016 Form 470 Deadline

April 1st is last day for applicants to start their competitive bidding process for FY 2016

by John Harrington

New Form 471s Lag Behind 2015

The current count of Form 471 applications is about half of the number submitted last year.

by John Harrington

Managing a Successful E-rate RFP

Getting ready to award a contract? Here are three tips to increase success.

by John Harrington

Bids Heating Up, Requests On-Track

A record number of Form 470 competitive bids were posted last week. While Form 471 funding requests kept pace with last year.

by Peter Kaplan

Idaho State Network Loses Case

Idaho Supreme Court affirms decision to void state broadband network for educational institutions.

by Peter Kaplan

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes ‚Äì Mar. 2016

USAC‚Äôs Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the March 2, 2016 service...

by John Harrington

February 28, 2016

Discount Requests on Pace Despite EPC

The start of the FY2016 E-rate filing window is on pace with FY2015. Despite the numerous challenges and changes associated with USAC‚Äôs new EPC system, the discounts requested in the...