E-rate News

Special Construction Regulatory Challenges

Organizations provide recommendations to FCC on special construction regulatory challenges

FY2019 Funding Cap Announced

FCC announces E-rate Inflation-based funding cap for FY2019, a 2.2% inflation-adjusted increase

Fiber Overbuild Concerns Raised

O‚ÄôRielly outlines concerns over Universal Service dollars being used to overbuild fiber networks

Senators Seek Contractor Transition Plan

Senators expresses concerns about success of E-rate as a result of USAC transition to new vendor

February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

FCC rules on appeal decisions related to requests for review, waiver, and petitions for reconsideration.

February 28, 2019

Special Construction Deadline Waived

Special construction implementation deadline waived for applicants affected by a system error

February 22, 2019

SHLB Seeks C2 Budget Clarification

SHLB seeks clarification from FCC regarding the implementation of the current 5-year C2 budget

February 20, 2019

Libraries Seek Gift Rule Clarification

ALA shares concerns of the education community, stating that FCC should clarify gift rule guidance