E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

February 15, 2019

4-out-of-5 E-rate Sites Have Used C2 Funds

Most sites have benefited, but libraries and small schools are lagging. FFL offers 0-1-2-3 plan to help.

by John Harrington

February 9, 2019

9,863 E-rate Coordinators Lead Process

46% of applicants count on staff to administer E-rate process. 1 in 4 staff manage consultants.

by John Harrington

February 1, 2019

13% of FY18 Funds Pending, 752 Applicants

Two-thirds of the year gone, project delays and cash issues pile up, especially for fiber consortia.

by John Harrington

January 25, 2019

Early FY19 Filing Activity Ahead of Last Year

First eight days leads to higher application counts and funds requested compared to FY2018.

by John Harrington

January 18, 2019

Form 471 Post-Filing Checklist Can Help

Whether you have certified already, or are just starting your Form 471, this checklist can help you.

by John Harrington

January 16, 2019

2019 E-rate Filing Window Now Open

USAC EPC system now accepting funding requests for new year. Deadline to submit is March 27.

by John Harrington

January 11, 2019

Pace of C2 Bids Remains High

Applicants are releasing Form 470 requests for Category Two projects at a near record pace.

by John Harrington

January 4, 2019

Record $370M Received for FY18 by Dec

Earlier decisions lead to record FY18 disbursements by USAC in first six months of funding year.