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Changes, Transfers, and Trade-ins
Things don't always go according to the plan and you may need to make some changes as you navigate the E-rate process. This category outlines the major types of changes, transfers, and trade-ins that are allowed in the E-rate program.
Invoice Deadline Extension Requests
In limited situations, USAC may extend the deadline for filing invoices (BEARs or SPIs). According to USAC, these situations are limited to:Authorized service provider changes Authorized service substitutions No timely USAC notice (e.g., the service pr ...
Simultaneous SPIN Change / Service Substitution
In general, applicants are allowed to change service providers and equipment manufactures for an approved E-rate funding request. However, there are several steps that are required, so let’s have a look at each individually.First, a change in service pro ...
Template: Operational SPIN Change
The following template can be used to help you create an Operational SPIN Change request. The template uses Microsoft Word. You must have these software packages installed on your computer to use all of the features of the template.*This template is curre ...
Template: Service/Product Substitution
The following template can be used to help you create a service/product substitution request. The template uses Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. You must have these software packages installed on your computer to use all of the features of the template ...
Trading in Equipment Purchased with E-rate Discounts
Equipment purchased with E-rate discounts may be traded-in, if the trade-in amount is applied to the purchase of new eligible equipment, and the pre-discount amount on the Form 471 is reduced by the trade-in amount. Thus, a trade-in of equipment purchased ...
Trading in Equipment Purchased WITHOUT E-rate Discounts
If the equipment was not purchased with E-rate discounts, the fair market trade-in value may be used toward payment of the non-discount share. The amount credited toward the non-discount share must be the fair market value or acquisition cost, whichever i ...
Transfers of Eqipment
The FCC allows for the transfer of equipment from one entity to another; however the circumstances to allow for such a transfer are very strict and specific.What are Transfers of Equipment?A transfer of equipment occurs when equipment provides a service t ...
Value of Trade-ins
The SLD says that there is a rebuttable presumption that technology equipment has a three-year life and that the value declines on a straight-line basis. Therefore, the presumptive value of a component with an original cost of $1000 would be $666 after on ...
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