E-rate News

August 20, 2013

Revised Form 498 Released

On August 19, 2013 the FCC released a Public Notice alerting service providers of the revised form. While the changes to the form only affect those service providers who participate...

August 15, 2013

FCC Receives FY2014 Draft ESL Comments

On July 3, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for FY2014. Comments to the FCC‚Äôs proposed changes were due on August 2, and numerous E-rate...

Texas Man Agrees to Settle E-rate False Claims Allegations

On August 6, 2013, the United States Department of Justice announced that "Larry Lehmann of Giddings, Texas has agreed to pay $400,000 to settle allegations that he violated the False...

USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $350 Million for Possible Rollover

On August 2, 2013, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2013. The Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) estimates that they have...

President Obama Nominates Michael O‚ÄôRielly for FCC Commissioner

The White House announced on August 1, 2013, the President‚Äôs nomination of Michael P. O'Rielly to be an FCC Commissioner. If appointed, Mr. O‚ÄôRielly will serve the remainder of Robert...

Senate Commerce Committee Confirms Next FCC Chairman

On July 30, 2013, the Senate Commerce Committee approved the nomination of Thomas Wheeler to be the next FCC Chairman.

FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes to Form 479, Form 486 and Form 500

On July 24, 2013, the FCC initiated a comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on possible revisions to Form 479, Form 486 and Form 500.

USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda: July 29, 2013

Each quarter, the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee holds meetings to provide policy guidance to the Schools and Libraries Division of the Federal Communications Commission on a variety of E-rate...