E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

September 13, 2019

$37M per Year for Security a Small Price

3.5% of E-rate C2 project costs are for ineligible functions that applicants need.

by John Harrington

September 7, 2019

C2 Reform Could Bring $100M+ Per Year

Consolidated budgets and $25K floors would reduce the current $184 million annual C2 shortfall.

by John Harrington

August 30, 2019

Summer Comes Late For 500+ Applications

As USAC pushes to get funding decisions to schools & libraries, some applications are deferred.

by Peter Kaplan

August 23, 2019

Application Review Deadline Approaching

Sept 1 goal for USAC processing "workable" Form 471s draws near; 44% of requested funds pending.

by Brian Stephens

August 16, 2019

85% of School Sites Received C2 Discounts

In FY2015-2019, 85% of school sites received C2 discounts; 33% of schools used their full budget

by John Harrington

August 10, 2019

C2 Data Provides Clues for New Budgets

Analysis of prior data yields new factors. Floor = $30K; Per student = $256; Per sq ft = $2.99 or $5.97

by John Harrington

Applicants Rely on E-rate for Vital Support

94% of schools and libraries count on E-rate funding to meet their organization‚Äôs connectivity goals

by John Harrington

Competition Lowers Broadband Prices

More vendor bids and option for self-provisioned networks bring faster networks, better prices.