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FCC Unveils NBP “Action Agenda” Including E-rate NPRMs

The FCC has released its plan for conducting rulemaking proceedings related to implementing the National Broadband Plan. Included in the "Action Agenda" are items related to both Notices of Proposed...

by Scott Weston

It’s Applicants’ Last Chance to Finish the E-rate Survey

As many applicants are aware, the FCC is conducting a survey of E-rate applicants. Among other things, the survey asks applicants questions about the speed of Internet connectivity, how the...

USAC Releases 2009 Annual Report

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has released its 2009 Annual Report. Among the goals of the Annual Report is to provide the Federal Communications Commission and Congress details about...

Over 250 Audits Conducted in the Last Year: USAC Report

On March 31st USAC submitted their Semi-Annual Audit Report to the FCC for their review. Based on the FCC's Schools and Libraries Fifth Order, the report must summarize the status...

USAC Setting the Stage for FY 2010 Funding Commitments

Following the release of the Funding Year 2010 demand estimate, the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee is seeking FCC for approval to start issuing funding commitments for Funding Year 2010...

USAC Looking to Conduct More IPIA Assessments

An RFP posted to USAC's website reveals plans to conduct more audits checking for compliance to the requirements of Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA) . USAC is looking to hire...

by Scott Weston

Changes are Coming – Some Sooner, Some Later

Along many other stakeholders, Funds For Learning attended the FCC meeting held Tuesday today unveiling the National Broadband Plan. The FCC made a number of recommendations regarding how the E-rate...

National Broadband Plan Released with E-rate Recommendations

The National Broadband Plan has just been released. The FCC makes several recommendations regarding the E-rate program. Click a link to read more about the recommendation.