E-rate News

FCC Requests Emergency Approval for FY2016 Forms 470 and 471

On May 1, 2015, the FCC sent an emergency form approval request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), requesting that the FY 2016 Forms 470 and 471 be...

FCC Denies Invoice Extension Requests

On May 11, 2015, the FCC issued an Order denying requests from four applicants who requested an extension to file reimbursement paperwork after the deadline had passed.

E-rate Remains High Priority at FCC

On May 11, 2015, FCC Chairman Thomas Wheeler published a blog article touting the Commission's E-rate modernization efforts.

FCC Authorizes USAC to Fund All FY2015 Applications

On May 8, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission authorized USAC to fully fund both Category One and Category Two services for Funding Year 2015.

USAC Issues Quarterly Report

On May 1, 2015, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released a report with projections for the third quarter of 2015. The Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) continues to estimate...

USAC Announces 2015 Applicant Training Dates

On May 7, 2015, USAC announced eight applicant training sessions starting in Washington, DC on October 2, 2015.

USAC Releases FY 2015 Demand Estimate

On May 6, 2015, the Universal Service Company (USAC) released their annual demand estimate to the Federal Communications Commission. The estimated FY 2015 demand is $3.920 billion based on 48,404...

FCC Chairman Wheeler Releases Statement on Passing of Charles Benton

On April 29, 2015, Charles Benton lost his battle with cancer. Charles Benton founded the Benton Foundation and has long been a champion to ensure our communications networks serve the...