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September 11, 2014

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – September 2014

Historically, the SLD has hosted monthly conference calls (now webinars), providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the September 10, 2014 service provider webinar...
Program Rules Service Provider Service Providers USAC Webinar and Call Notes
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by Ta'Chelle Jones
September 3, 2014

Balancing the E-rate Budget

One of the more sweeping recent changes to the E-rate program is the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding dedicated to network equipment, maintenance and services...
Applicant FCC Funding Availability Funding Commitments Program Rules Report and Order Trends USF Funding Levels
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by Peter Kaplan
August 26, 2014

SLD Disbursements Hit $1 Billion for FY 2013

On August 26th, 2014 the SLD has officially disbursed $1,006,355,848.97 for FY 2013. Nearly $685 million is for telecommunications services and $321 million is for Internet access services...
Dates and Deadlines Funding Availability Funding Commitments Trends USF Funding Levels
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by Peter Kaplan
August 12, 2014

SLD Hits the $2 Billion Disbursement Mark for FY 2012

While it is clearly important for the SLD to issue funding commitments in a timely fashion, at the end of the day funding disbursements are what really make an impact...
Dates and Deadlines Funding Availability Funding Commitments Trends USF Funding Levels Utilization
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August 6, 2014

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes – August 2014

Historically, the SLD has hosted monthly conference calls (now webinars), providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the August 6, 2014 service provider webinar...
Program Rules Service Provider Service Providers Webinar and Call Notes
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by Micah Rigdon
July 17, 2014

Measuring the Impact of E-rate Reform on Prior Years

The exact scope of the new rules and their impact on E-rate funding in coming years is still largely unknown. Looking back at Funding Years 2012 and 2013 may give...
Discount Rates Eligible Services FCC Funding Availability Funding Commitments Program Rules Public Notice Report and Order Trends USAC USF Funding Levels
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by John Harrington
July 1, 2014

Wheeler‚Äôs Math… Works

There is a lot of discussion right now about the math behind FCC Chairman Wheeler’s proposed Category 2 funding cap system. Under this proposal, the E-rate program would remain a...
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by Micah Rigdon
June 27, 2014

2014 Applicant Survey Results

Funds For Learning® conducted an online survey of schools and libraries who receive funding via the federal E-rate discount program. Approximately 3% of E-rate applicants responded to the survey.
Applicant Application Process Dates and Deadlines Discount Rates FCC Forms Funding Availability Funding Commitments Program Rules Public Notice Report and Order Trends USAC
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