E-rate Analysis

by Peter Kaplan

October 12, 2018

FY2017 Invoice Deadline: Oct 29, 2018

End of October is due date for payment paperwork for recurring services or to request extension.

by Peter Kaplan

September 28, 2018

Install Deadline for $894 million in Projects

8,000+ applicants face September 30 deadline to complete one-time projects or risk lost funding.

by Peter Kaplan

September 21, 2018

Fiber Pending: 366 applicants, $384 million

3 months into FY18, 88% of requested support for lit, dark and self-provisioned fiber still pending.

by Peter Kaplan

August 17, 2018

Sept. 1 Review Deadline Approaching

$1.07 billion pending as USAC approaches target date to process "workable" funding requests.

by John Harrington

Most Applicants Want ESL Expanded

99% support Internet and Wi-Fi; 75%+ want voice services and VoIP equipment reinstated.

by John Harrington

EPC Still Difficult, But Getting Better

Only 29% of survey respondents describe USAC system as easy, but 48% say it has improved.

by John Harrington

Wi-Fi Upgrades Coming.C2 Changes Needed

Majority of applicants planning Wi-Fi upgrades between 2019 and 2021.

by John Harrington

Applicants Voice Support, Frustrations

Anonymous comments provide school and library perspective; offer ideas for FCC next steps.