E-rate Analysis

by Alexandra Fugairon

The New Form 498 – News You Need

In November 2009, USAC released a new version of the Form 498. The new Service Provider Identification Number and General Contact Information Form includes format and substantive changes with hopes...

by Alexandra Fugairon

Synopsis of E-rate NPRM, Pt. II: Broadband Expansion

In part 2 of our NPRM analysis, we look at the Commission's proposed expansion of broadband connectivity. By seeking comment on the expansion of program guidelines, eligibility of dark fiber...

by Alexandra Fugairon

Synopsis of E-rate NPRM, Pt. III: Equipment Disposal

The recently released NPRM seeks comments on the process for disposal of obsolete E-rate funded equipment. The rules regarding the disposal of equipment have generally been unclear and the Commission...

by Alexandra Fugairon

Synopsis of E-rate NPRM: Application Simplification

There have only been a few Notices of Proposed Rule Making issued for the E-rate program since its inception. As such, the NPRM released on May 20, 2010, is chockfull...

by Alexandra Fugairon

Broadening the E-rate Landscape-CIPA Compliance

In October of 2008, Congress passed a bill amending the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and require E-rate participants to create online safety education programs by July 1, 2010 in...

February 17, 2010

Funds For Learning Comments on CIPA NPRM

Funds For Learning has submitted comments to the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding updating E-rate program compliance measures related to the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.

January 14, 2010

Forms 470 Postings in Line with Past Years

The number of Form 470 applications posted to the SLD's website in advance of the FY2010 application filing window closely mirrors previous years, according to an analysis by Funds For...

by Nick Shipley

December 9, 2009

National Broadband Plan Comments Focusing on E-rate

On November 3rd, the FCC issued Public Notice NBP #15, Comment Sought on Broadband Needs in Education, Including Changes to E-Rate Program to Improve Broadband Deployment. Funds For Learning has...