E-rate Analysis

by John Harrington

E-rate Broadband Steady, Voice in Decline

127,958 school and library sites to benefit from broadband discounts in 2018.

by John Harrington

First FY18 Funding Commitments Issued

6,100+ applicants received decisions totaling $237M+ in earliest wave since funding year 2000.

by John Harrington

Applicants Await FY18 Funding Decisions

9,600 applicants poised to receive decisions in what could be earlier/bigger funding wave than 2017.

by John Harrington

Ethernet Fiber Dominates C1 Demand

Initial FY2018 analysis shows Ethernet services represented 56% of the total Category One demand.

by John Harrington

Better Prices Keep Broadband $ in Check

Initial FY18 analysis shows steady demand for broadband, small drop in on-campus, & end of voice

by John Harrington

E-rate Applicants Need to Hit Submit

Now is time to apply. 13,196 applicants have already submitted forms prior to Mar 22 deadline.

by John Harrington

Public Schools Biggest Consumer of E-rate

In 2017, public schools directly submitted 78% of the total demand for E-rate funds.

by John Harrington

471s Both Leading and Lagging Last Year

As of March 1, applicants are ahead of last year's pace, but earlier deadline may lead to trouble.