E-rate News

August 14, 2015

FCC Releases NOI on National Broadband Deployment

On August 7, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission released a Notice of Inquiry assessing the "availability of advanced telecommunications capability to all Americans (including, in particular, elementary and secondary schools...

August 12, 2015

FCC Requests Further Paperwork Reduction Act Comments on FY 2016 Form 471

On August 11, 2015, the FCC published a Notice in the Federal Register seeking comment from stakeholders in its "continuing effort to reduce the paperwork burden."

FCC Releases July E-rate Appeal Decisions

On July 30, 2015, the FCC released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 21 appeals and waivers, while denying 36 appeals.

FCC Approves AT&T Acquisition of DIRECTV

On July 24, 2015, the FCC approved the merger of AT&T and DIRECTV. The approval of the merger has a number of requirements and restrictions, one of which requires AT&T-DIRECTV...

USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: July 27, 2015

On July 27, 2015, the USAC Schools & Libraries Committee held their quarterly board meeting. In the session, the Committee reported that the new target date to issue commitments for...

USAC Schools and Libraries Board Meeting Agenda

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee holds quarterly meetings to provide policy guidance to the SLD on a variety of E-rate topics. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for July...

President Announces New Broadband Initiative

On July 15, 2015, President Obama announced a new pilot program called ConnectHome. The federal government, along with specific localities and the private sector plan on expanding the availability of...

FCC Releases June E-rate Appeal Decisions

On June 30, 2015, the FCC released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 27 appeals and waivers, while denying 25 appeals.