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by Peter Kaplan

Deadline Extended for Master Cap Proposal

Comment period for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on creating a budget cap is extended.

June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

FCC rules on appeal decisions related to requests for review, waiver, and petitions for reconsideration.

by John Harrington

O‚ÄôRielly Takes Aim at Rural Applicants

In speech, FCC commissioner accuses Texas school consortium of "scheme" to get fast Internet

by Peter Kaplan

FY2019 is Finally Here!

July 1 is start date of FY2019; to get reimbursed, the broadband services must start after July 1

by Peter Kaplan

One Last Thing to Do Before Vacation

There are 388 funding requests pending, totaling $51.6 million, that have summer deferrals status

by John Harrington

FY19 Commitments Approach $1 Billion

USAC picks up the pace of decisions, but another $1.9 billion still pending.

Broadband Coverage Improvement Proposal

SHLB Coalition discusses idea of simplifying application process for obtaining funding from USF

Petitioners Seek Overbuilding Regulations

Carriers urge FCC to prohibit use of E-rate funds for special construction where networks already exist.