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FCC OIG: E-rate Program

The FCC Office of Inspector General (OIG) released their semi-annual report to Congress outlining activities from October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. During this time, the OIG continues to...

by Alexandra Fugairon

C.I.P.A.! It‚Äôs Fun to Comply with C.I.P.A.!

In October of 2008, Congress passed a bill amending the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requiring E-rate participants to create online safety education programs by July 1, 2010 in order...

FY2010 ‚Äì Third Funding Wave

USAC issued the third wave of FY2010, committing over $33 million to 609 applicants.

FCC Releases Draft FY2011 Eligible Services List

The Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2011. The draft list includes numerous proposed changes, including the removal of several "infrequently requested" services as...

Comment Deadline Set for Two FCC Proposed Rulemakings

The FCC has set comment deadlines for two notice of proposed rulemakings. E-rate stakeholders now have until July 9th to comment on rules aimed at streamlining the application process and...

FCC Orders Clarifies Procedural versus Rule Deadlines

While the FCC does offer some leniency towards infractions of procedural rules, the FCC will rarely provide any relief when an applicant misses a Form 471 or appeal deadline. However,...

FY 2010-Second Funding Wave

USAC has issued the second Wave of FY2010, committing over $69 million to 1,080 applicants.

Crunching the Numbers: FY2010 Wave 001

USAC released the first funding wave of FY2010, sending 18,200 funding commitment decision letters totaling a record $426 million. Crunching the numbers, this figure represents over 40% of all applications...