E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

October 7, 2016

Wi-Fi is an “Absolute Requirement”

72% of E-rate applicants describe Wi-Fi as an "absolute requirement" for their school or library

by John Harrington

September 30, 2016

Slow(er) Pace of Form 470s

Few applicants have posted a Form 470 for FY17. Despite EPC headaches, now is the time to start

by John Harrington

September 23, 2016

Funding Decisions Slow

The count of applications processed and E-rate funds committed for FY2016 remains very low

by John Harrington

September 9, 2016

25% of Sites Have Maxed C2 Budget

FY15 and FY16 funding data shows that 25% of applicants have fully utilized their C2 budget

by John Harrington

September 2, 2016

FCC Denies More Invoice Ext. Requests

Schools and libraries miss invoice deadlines; FCC denies extra time to collect E-rate funds

by John Harrington

August 12, 2016

2016 Funding Slow But Growing

FY2016 funding totals, still far off prior years, show signs of speeding up

by Verlyne Jolley

Submit Form 498 for Direct E-rate Deposits

FCC Form 498 submission is required for applicants who seek E-rate reimbursements

by Peter Kaplan

All “Workable” FY15 471’s are Completed

The SLD stated that all "workable" FY 2015 Form 471's have received commitments.