E-rate News

FCC Clarifies E-rate Rules for Community Eligibility Option Participants

On July 31, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission sent a letter to USAC regarding schools who participate in the USDA's Community Eligibility Option (CEO) school lunch reimbursement mechanism. Pending further...

FCC Grants 17 Appeals

On July 23, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission granted appeals for 17 E-rate applicants. In one decision, the FCC stated that 16 applicants "have demonstrated that good cause exists to...

FCC Issues Notice of Debarment

On July 20, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission issued a three year Notice of Debarment to Gloria F. Harper. In June 2011, Ms. Harper "pled guilty to conspiring with others...

FCC Approves FY 2012 Rollover

On July 18, 2012, the FCC formally approved a rollover of $1.050 billion for Funding Year 2012. Combined with the 2012 funding cap of $2.338 billion, the total amount of...

Funding Year 2013 Form 470 Now Available

FCC Forms 470 may now be filed for Funding Year 2013 via USAC's website. USAC can also process paper Forms 470 for Funding Year 2013. Applicants are reminded that while...

First Funding Wave For FY2012 Released

On July 10, 2012, the SLD issued the first funding wave for Funding Year 2012, committing $646 million for 16,935 applicants. The total dollars committed in FY 2012 wave 001...

USAC Identifies $1.050 Billion for FY2012 Rollover

On July 10, 2012, USAC Chief Operating Officer Richard A. Belden filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission, stating that USAC has identified an additional $650 million that can...

FCC Seeks Comment on FY2013 Eligible Services List

On July 5, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for FY2013. Comments to the FCC's proposed changes will be due on August 6, and reply...