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USAC E-rate Portal Coming Soon

On June 24, 2015, USAC published a Special Edition News Brief announcing that their new customer portal will be available by the end of next week.

Funds For Learning Submits Draft ESL Comments

On June 22, 2015, Funds For Learning submitted comments to the public record regarding the FCC‚Äôs draft Eligible Services List for FY2015. In its comments, Funds For Learning requested clarification...

by John Harrington

FY2015: Funding Decisions at a Record Pace

USAC has, for the 3rd year in a row, reduced the number of days required to release its first funding wave. In fact, USAC set a new record in 2015,...

USAC Announces VP of Stakeholder Engagement

On June 17, 2015, USAC welcomed Ms. Kate Hays as Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement, a new position for USAC. Previously employed at Ogilvy Washington, Ms. Hays will be responsible...

FFL Supports Digital Learning Equity Act

On June 18, 2015, Senator Angus King and Senator Shelley Moore Capito introduced the Digital Learning Equity Act in the U.S. Senate. The bill is designed to support the development,...

USAC Service Provider Webinar Notes ‚Äì June 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 Stephen Sharp

Got Duplicative Services?

"Duplicative services" has been a hot topic for many applicants this year. We have already seen numerous Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) requests requiring an explanation and justification for having multiple...

by John Harrington

USAC Preps Launch of New Web Portal

Attendees at the annual spring service provider training in Phoenix this week were given an extra special treat: USAC pulled back the curtains on its new, soon-to-be-launched web portal.