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by Peter Kaplan

September 23, 2011

$134.4M Committed for Funding Year 2010 Priority 2 Applications

On September 21, 2011, USAC notified 836 applicants and 497 service providers about the status of their FY 2010 Priority Two applications at the 80% discount level. Funding Wave 067...

September 19, 2011

USAC To Release FY2010 P2 Funding at 80% This Week

On September 21, the SLD will release the first Funding Year 2010 wave that will include Priority Two applications at the 80% discount level. According to a Funds For Learning...

September 16, 2011

News You Need ‚Äì October Deadlines

Two important E-rate deadlines occur in the month of October. In each case, failure to meet the deadline can result in the loss or reduction of E-rate funding!

September 13, 2011

New CIPA Requirements Published in Federal Register

On August 12, 2011, the FCC issued an Order based on the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act updating the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). The rules were published...

by Peter Kaplan

September 9, 2011

Installation Deadline Looming

The September 30, 2011 Installation deadline is quickly approaching. Applicants affected by the deadline, as well as their service providers, should already be involved in discussions whether or not this...

September 8, 2011

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – September

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly conference calls, providing information and guidance for service providers participating in E-rate. The monthly call for September was held on the 7th. Funds...

September 2, 2011

Weekly Funding Summary

The SLD issued four regular waves and two appeal waves this week, notifying over 500 applicants and service providers about the status of their E-rate funding requests. Funding commitments totaled...

by Peter Kaplan

September 1, 2011

The Black Hole Phenomenon

Overall, the SLD works hard to get funding letters, invoices and appeals processed in a timely manner. However, there are times when applications, appeals and invoices have been stuck in...