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by John Harrington

Surge of 471s Expected

Each year, the count of posted Form 471s increases dramatically as the deadline draws near.

by Cathy Cruzan

Grace not Granted

The FCC shows little mercy for invoice deadline mistakes in an incorrectly named Order.

FCC Modernizes Lifeline Program

FCC released its Third Report and Order for the Lifeline Universal Service program

USAC announces Mel Blackwell to retire

Mel Blackwell, the Vice President of the SLD, to retire effective June 30, 2016

by Peter Kaplan

USAC Expects 1st FY16 Wave in June

USAC expects to release the first funding wave approximately 2 weeks after window closes

Citing Efficiency, FCC Denies Payments

The FCC has denied payments for 125 applicants who missed an invoice extension deadline.

Schools & Libraries Board Agenda

USAC Committee to hold a quarterly meeting to provide policy guidance to the SLD

by John Harrington

Use E-xtra Time Wisely

E-rate applicants have been given extra time to submit their 2016 E-rate funding requests.