E-rate News

October 2, 2015

2015 Applicant Training Materials Available

USAC has published the training presentations which will be used in their 2015 applicant training sessions across the country.

October 1, 2015

USAC Vice President Updates E-rate Stakeholders

In a letter sen to the E-rate community on September 29, 2015, Schools and Libraries Division Vice President Mel Blackwell provided updates on the pace of funding commitments for Funding...

October 1, 2015

FCC Releases September E-rate Appeal Decisions

On September 30, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 32 appeals and waivers, while denying 16 appeals.

October 1, 2015

USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report

On September 30, 2015, USAC submitted their Semi-Annual Audit Report to the Federal Communications Commission. As required by the FCC‚Äôs Fifth Report and Order, USAC must submit a semi-annual report...

September 11, 2015

Funding Year 2016 Eligible Services List Finalized

On September 11, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission released the final Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2016, and authorized USAC to open the FY2016 Form 471 filing window no...

by Funds For Learning

September 11, 2015

Survey Results Submitted to FCC

On September 11, 2015, Funds For Learning submitted the results of its 2015 Applicant Survey to the Federal Communications Commission. The 2015 survey asked E-rate applicants to comment on a...

September 8, 2015

FCC Releases August E-rate Appeal Decisions

On August 31, 2015 the FCC released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 58 appeals and waivers, while denying 30 appeals. Successful appeals and waiver...

August 31, 2015

USAC Seeks Director of Schools and Libraries

USAC has created a new position and are seeking a Director for the E-rate program. This position will report directly to the Vice President of the Schools and Libraries Program....