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by Nick Shipley

News and Analyses and Commentaries, Oh My!

The E-rate stories on the Funds For Learning website fall into one of the three categories: news, analysis or commentary. Each of these categories serve a distinct function and knowing...

by Brian Stephens

Funding Year 2013 Priority One Demand Exceeds Funding Cap

An early analysis of Funding Year 2013 request data shows total Priority One demand to be approximately $2.7 billion, an increase of close to $350 million over Funding Year 2012....

FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Supports E-rate Reform

On April 11, 2013, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel spoke at the Washington Education Technology Summit and advocated for further E-rate reform.

FCC Seeks Comments on the Eligibility of Bundled Components

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...

USAC to Issue Automatic Invoice Deadline Extensions

In its April 3, 2013 service provider conference call, USAC announced that all Funding Year 2012 invoice deadlines will be automatically extended for one year.

by Brian Stephens

FCC Receives Comments on Proposed Form Changes

On March 8, 2013, the FCC released a Public Notice seeking comment on proposed revisions to the Form 472, Form 473 and Form 474 and their associated instructions. It would...

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – April 2013

USAC‚Äôs Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Highlights from April 3, 2013 service provider call...

USAC Releases Semi-Annual Audit Report

On March 29, 2013, USAC submitted their Semi-Annual Audit Report to the Federal Communications Commission. As required by the FCC‚Äôs Fifth Report and Order, USAC must submit a semi-annual report...