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August 13, 2012

FCC Seeks Comment on SECA Petition

On August 10, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Public Notice soliciting comments on a petition filed by the State E-rate Coordinators Association. SECA's July 27 petition "seeks clarification...

FCC Receives Draft ESL Comments

On July 5, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for FY2013. Comments regarding the FCC's proposed changes were due August 6, and as of August...

2012 Survey Part 4: How Should the E-rate Program Be Changed?

Survey questions three, nine, and ten asked applicants to share their opinions about potential changes to the E-rate program's rules, regulations, and processes.

USAC Releases Quarterly Report

On August 2, 2012, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2012. In the report, USAC asserts that they have "...a foundation...

USAC Service Provider Call Notes ‚Äì August 2012

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Funds For Learning has provided the following synopsis...

FCC Issues Notice of Suspension

On July 27, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceeding to Mr. Willard Ross Lanham. In March 2012, Lanham was convicted on...

by Peter Kaplan

My View on the FY 2011 and FY 2012 Priority Two Discount Threshold

While I applaud the regulators' desire to fund the 90% FY 2012 applications - they are the school districts with the greatest need, after all - many have received P2...

FCC Approves Final Priority Two Thresholds for Funding Years 2011 and 2012

On August 1, 2012, USAC published a 'Special Edition' News Brief indicating that the Federal Communications Commission has approved the SLD's recommendations to set the final Priority 2 discount threshold...