E-rate News

Cisco Submits Wi-Fi Infrastructure Cost Model

On May 30, 2014, Cisco Systems submitted a detail cost model to provide FCC policymakers a better understanding of the costs of purchasing the necessary equipment for Wi-Fi infrastructure in...

10th Circuit Rules on Connect America Fund

Last week the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the FCC and its expanding role in promoting and encouraging broadband Internet services across the United States...

Revised Cost-allocation Guidance for FY 2015

The FCC has revised their guidance for the E-rate rules regarding the cost-allocation of ineligible goods and services, in their order which was released on May 23rd...

SLD Releases FY 2014 Wave 002

On May 21, 2014 the SLD released the 2nd FY 2014 funding wave. The SLD notified 2,625 applicants and 1,036 service providers committing $92.62 million...

Nomination Deadline Extended for Native Nations Broadband Task Force

On May 15, 2014 the FCC released a Public Notice in which they will extend the application period to seek qualified nominees for the FCC-Native Nations Broadband Task Force.

2014 E-rate Applicant Survey

Following the close of the FCC's call for public comments regarding proposed changes to the E-rate program, FFL is conducting a survey to gather the opinions of school and library...

NECA Discusses E-rate with FCC

On May 8, 2014, the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) met with FCC officials to discuss E-rate reform...

SLD to Release First FY 2014 Commitment Wave

The SLD has announced that they will release the first funding wave for FY 2014 on May 15, 2014. The first funding wave will commit over $607 million in Priority...