E-rate Analysis

by Brian Stephens

ECF Prioritization: Requests by Discount Band

As USAC begins issuing funding commitments for third-window ECF applications, many have wondered where the prioritization threshold may fall for the final round of funding requests. In all three application...

by Brian Stephens

Record Funding Commitment Pace Continues

In the first seven funding waves of Funding Year 2022, USAC has processed more than 40,000 FRNs, committing almost $1.7B for schools and libraries across the country. So far, the...

by Alfred Njuguna

Total ECF Demand Reaches $8.5 Billion

The third Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) filing window closed on May 13, 2022. The total ECF requested amount for application window 1 through window 3 totaled $8.5 billion which surpassed...

by John Harrington

$1.5 Billion E-rate Committed at Record Pace

Each E-rate funding year begins on July 1, and it is helpful for applicants to know as soon as possible if they will be receiving support. As of May 20,...

by Brian Stephens

E-rate Supported Sites Reach Eight Year High

In Funding Year 2022, E-rate applicants requested discounts on Internet and data services which will be delivered to 130,634 individual school and library locations nationwide. While the amount of funds...

by John Harrington

Record Level of Wi-Fi Investment

K-12 schools and public libraries are investing in new computer networks at a record level. As reported on E-rate applications, the average Category Two investment per facility soared to $32,073...

by John Harrington

Soaring Demand for K-12 Wi-Fi Networks

The annual E-rate filing window serves as a barometer for trends in internet access and educational technology resources for K-12 schools and public libraries. This spring’s E-rate application period has...

Report Highlights Success of Current E-rate Competitive Bidding

On March 30, 2022, Funds For Learning published an analysis of the current E-rate competitive bidding system. Over the past five years: Competition has increased 26% Prices for internet access...