E-rate News

Weekly Funding Waves Continue for FY2020

USAC issues FY2020 Wave 003 on May 22 with more than $50M in commitments

Summer Deferral Starts May 22

USAC provides guidelines on Summer Deferral period which starts May 22

Cost Projections for 3rd Quarter 2020

USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget of $60.24 million in 3Q 2020

USAC Files FY2020 Demand Estimate

Total FY2020 requests estimated at $2.91 billion

April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

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

FCC Approves FY2020 PIA Procedures

Wireline Competition Bureau approves FY2020 application review procedures

Use of Self-Provisioned Networks Clarified

Appeal decision confirms ineligible entities may use applicant-owned networks

Groups Support $5.25B Emergency Funding

Industry leaders support E-rate funding for off-campus access, security