E-rate News

November 14, 2012

FCC Releases Further CIPA Guidance

On November 14, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released a Public Notice to provide further guidance on the requirements of the 2011 CIPA Report and Order.

November 13, 2012

Funding Year 2013 Form 471 Filing Window Dates Announced

USAC has announced the opening and closing dates for the Funding Year 2013 filing window. The window will open at noon EST on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 and close at...

November 5, 2012

USAC Releases Quarterly Report

On November 2, 2012, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their quarterly report for the first quarter of 2013. In the report, USAC asserts that they have "...a foundation...

November 2, 2012

SLD Grants FY11 Invoice Deadline and FY12 486 Deadline Extensions

Due to Hurricane Sandy, USAC is extending two E-rate program deadlines. The FY 2011 invoicing deadline for recurring services and the FY 2012 FCC Form 486 deadline have both been...

November 1, 2012

USAC Files Updated Administrative Procedures

On October 31, 2012, the Universal Service Administrative Company submitted its Administrative Procedures summary with the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC's Fifth Report and Order requires USAC "to submit to...

October 29, 2012

USAC Closed October 29 and 30

USAC will be closed on Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30 due to Hurricane Sandy.

October 26, 2012

FCC Highlights: October 19-26, 2012

Machine readable E-rate data, the transfer of USAC audit oversight, and three appeal decisions highlight the week in E-rate at the FCC.

October 23, 2012

FCC Receives Nominations for USAC Board

On September 13, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released a Public Notice seeking nominations for nine positions on the USAC Board of Directors. Nominations were due October 15, and the...