E-rate News

FCC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report

On May 31, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission Office of Inspector General (OIG) released their Semi-Annual Report to Congress, which covers activity from October 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.

USAC Issues First FY2013 Funding Waves

On May 29, 2013, USAC released the first two funding waves of Funding Year 2013, totaling $138 million in Priority One commitments.

Commissioner Clyburn Appointed Acting FCC Chairwoman

On May 20, 2013, President Barack Obama appointed Mignon Clyburn to be acting FCC Chairwoman pending Tom Wheeler‚Äôs Senate confirmation, which is likely to start after the Memorial Day recess....

USAC To Issue First FY2013 Funding Wave May 29

On May 20, 2013, USAC announced that they will issue the first funding wave for Funding Year 2013 on May 29, 2013. The wave will contain "over $130 million in...

FCC Announces FY2013 Rollover

On May 16, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission announced that $450 million will be carried forward from previous funding years into Funding Year 2013. In its Public Notice, the FCC...

FCC Approves FY 2013 PIA Procedures

On May 10, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission approved USAC‚Äôs Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) FCC Form 471 Review Procedures.

USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $450 Million for Possible Rollover

On May 2, 2013, USAC released their quarterly report for the third quarter of 2013. The SLD estimates that they have $450 million from previous years that can be carried...

USAC Applicant Training Dates Announced

USAC will hold eight trainings for E-rate applicants in the fall of 2013. The complimentary applicant trainings give the SLD an opportunity to present timely information to participants and help...