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by Brian Stephens

E-rate 2.0: Buzz Around the Web

Without question, the release of USAC's FY2013 demand estimate has schools, libraries, service providers, and other E-rate stakeholders talking. Buzz around the web this week included...

by Peter Kaplan

FY2013 Demand: A Closer Look

On April 22, 2013, USAC released their FY2013 demand estimate. Here are some additional facts and figures about the demand in Funding Year 2013.

Comment Deadline Set for Bundled Components Public Notice

On April 9, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission released a Public Notice seeking public comment on E-rate requirements for "bundling devices, equipment and services that are ineligible for E-rate support...

USAC Releases FY2013 Demand Estimate

On April 22, 2013, the Universal Service Administrative Company released their annual demand estimate to the Federal Communications Commission. USAC's estimate of total program demand for Funding Year 2013 is...

USAC Approves Recommendation to Start Issuing FY 2013 Priority One Commitments

On April 22, 2013, the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee approved the SLD's recommendation to begin making funding commitments for FY 2013 Priority One applications. The Committee also approved the...

by Brian Stephens

Funding Commitment Pace: Funding Years 2009-2012

How quickly is USAC processing E-rate funding requests? While Funding Year 2012 had the largest single wave in program history and enjoyed a brisk funding pace for Priority 1 requests,...

by Peter Kaplan

FCC Chairman Appoints Director of Digital Learning

On April 16, 2013, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the appointment of Michael Steffan to be the Commission‚Äôs first Director of Digital Learning. This newly created position will lead the...

USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda: April 22

Each quarter, the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee holds meetings to provide policy guidance to the SLD on a variety of E-rate topics. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for...