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E-rate Commentary

E-rate News E-rate Analysis Commentary
by John Harrington
June 10, 2016

And Funding for All

Four years ago, the E-rate had an outdated structure. Today, it is moving in the right direction.
Funding Availability FY 2012 USF Funding Levels
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by John Harrington
June 3, 2016

Filing Window Closing Thoughts

Comments on the filing window, the drop in C2 demand, and preparing for next year
Applicant Category 2 Funding Requests FY 2016 FY2015
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by Cathy Cruzan
May 27, 2016

Next Steps for E-rate Funding

A few important next steps in your journey towards receiving E-rate discounts
Applicant EPC FY2016
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by Cathy Cruzan
May 20, 2016

New Application Review Process

USAC has announced its new approach to managing application reviews.
Applicant EPC FY 2016 Program Rules USAC
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by Cathy Cruzan
May 13, 2016

USAC Cuts Payments, Provides Little Detail

USAC provides very little information to applicants about its payment processing decisions.
BEAR Notification Letter USAC
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by Cathy Cruzan
April 29, 2016

Grace not Granted

The FCC shows little mercy for invoice deadline mistakes in an incorrectly named Order.
Applicant EPC FCC FY 2016
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by John Harrington
April 23, 2016

Use E-xtra Time Wisely

E-rate applicants have been given extra time to submit their 2016 E-rate funding requests.
Applicant EPC Form 471 FY 2016 USAC
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by John Harrington
April 9, 2016

Groups Request EPC Fixes, More Time

Wisconsin, ALA & other groups have requested that the FCC roll back the FY16 E-rate filing deadline.
Application Process Dates and Deadlines Forms FY 2016
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