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August 12, 2015

FCC Requests Further Paperwork Reduction Act Comments on FY 2016 Form 471

On August 11, 2015, the FCC published a Notice in the Federal Register seeking comment from stakeholders in its "continuing effort to reduce the paperwork burden."

August 12, 2015

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes ‚Äì August 2015

USAC‚Äôs Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program.

by John Harrington

USAC Maintains Strong Pace of Decisions

This week, USAC issued its 11th FY2015 funding wave. Funding commitments have been averaging almost $100 million per week. This puts FY2015 well ahead of the pace in FY2013 and...

by Brian Stephens

Fast Facts: 2015 Voice Service Phase-Down

As a part of a comprehensive reform of the E-rate program designed to sharpen its focus on broadband delivery, the FCC began phasing out support for all voice service at...

FCC Releases July E-rate Appeal Decisions

On July 30, 2015, the FCC released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 21 appeals and waivers, while denying 36 appeals.

FCC Approves AT&T Acquisition of DIRECTV

On July 24, 2015, the FCC approved the merger of AT&T and DIRECTV. The approval of the merger has a number of requirements and restrictions, one of which requires AT&T-DIRECTV...

USAC Schools & Libraries Meeting Notes: July 27, 2015

On July 27, 2015, the USAC Schools & Libraries Committee held their quarterly board meeting. In the session, the Committee reported that the new target date to issue commitments for...

by Brian Stephens

Application Trends: Low-Cost Internet Bidding Exemption

In the FCC‚Äôs Seventh Report and Order, the Commission established a new exemption to the E-rate program‚Äôs long-standing requirement that all services be bid via FCC Form 470. In cases...