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November 16, 2009

Vendor Selection Documentation is Important For a Successful E-rate Procurement

In the coming weeks, schools and libraries across the country will start posting Forms 470 in greater numbers. Once all of the bids are in, applicants must fully document the...

November 9, 2009

FCC Releases Revised Form 498

The FCC released a revised Form 498 this week which replaces the 2006 version. However, they are not at this time mandating that all E-rate service providers fill out a...

November 5, 2009

FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed New CIPA Requirement

In October 2008, Congress passed a bill that updated the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and mandates that schools will have to teach online safety to students in order to...

November 3, 2009

FCC Seeks Comment on Potential Changes to E-rate Program

As part of the FCC's move to develop a national broadband plan, the Commission is seeking comments from stakeholders and the public about how broadband plays a role in education...

November 2, 2009

Approximately $350 Million Available for 2010 Rollover

In its quarterly report to the Federal Communications Commission, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) reported that approximately $350 million in unused funds from previous Funding Years could be used...

October 25, 2009

USAC Proposes Filing Window Dates for FY 2010

The USAC Board is recommending specific dates for the establishment of the Form 471 Filing Window for Funding Year 2010. The Board will request authorization to accept Forms 471 between...

October 25, 2009

USAC Recommends Funding FY 2009 Priority Two Applications at 80%

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee will request authorization to fund FY 2009 E-rate funding year priority two requests at 80%. This decision comes during their Quarterly Board Meeting which...

October 20, 2009

FCC Seeks Comments on E-rate Orders

In two separate items released today, the FCC is seeking comments on two specific appeal decision orders issued in recent months. The Orders at issue are the Lazo Order and...