E-rate Analysis

January 24, 2014

Pace of 2014 Form 470s Shows Decline

A Funds For Learning¬Æ analysis shows that the pace of FY2014 Form 470 submissions is similar to prior funding years. As of January 24, there have been 23,182 Form 470s...

January 17, 2014

5 Factors That Drive Decision Times

There are dozens of factors that impact the speed of an E-rate funding decision, such as the date the application is submitted, or the availability and responsiveness of staff to...

January 10, 2014

Decision Times Vary by Priority, Applicant and Amount

An analysis of E-rate funding data reveals the average wait time for funding decisions. Decision times vary based upon numerous factors; however, in an analysis of USAC funding decisions from...

January 10, 2014

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – January 2014

USAC‚Äôs Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program.

December 12, 2013

FY2013 Rural School Applicants

In FY2013, Funds For Learning¬Æ estimates that there were 8,169 rural school district E-rate applicants. These applicants have an enrollment of 11.77 million students at 33,693 school sites.

December 6, 2013

Comparing P1 vs. P2 Requirements and Results

An analysis of FY2012 funding commitment decision data and regulations illustrates the stark difference in both the requirements and outcomes associated with Priority One and Priority Two funding requests.

November 22, 2013

Tracking the Form 470 Submission Pace

A Funds For Learning¬Æ analysis shows that the number of FY2014 Form 470s posted as of Nov. 20, 2013 is consistent with prior funding years. Historically, the majority of Form...

November 15, 2013

USAC Service Provider Call Notes ‚Äì November 2013

USAC‚Äôs Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from the November 13, 2013 service provider...