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E-rate Analysis

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by Brian Stephens
November 17, 2016

Ethernet Dominates Broadband Demand

71% of funds requested in 2016 were for Ethernet-based broadband services.
Category 1 Funding Availability FY 2016
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by Peter Kaplan
November 10, 2016

Response to “Homework Gap” FCC Petitions

Stakeholders respond to petitions regarding off-campus use of E-rate funds
FCC Homework gap Public Notice
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by John Harrington
November 4, 2016

E-rate Can Help Close Homework Gap

FCC proposal could help 1 million Americans who live within quarter mile of E-rate funded sites
FCC Homework gap
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by Peter Kaplan
October 26, 2016

FY15 Disbursements Hits $2B Milestone

E-rate stakeholders have received $2 billion in disbursements for FY2015, as of October 28
Applicant Funding Commitments FY 2015 Trends
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by Peter Kaplan
October 26, 2016

USAC Talks Filing Window & Pending 471s

On October 24, USAC Schools and Libraries Committee held their quarterly board meeting
Board meeting FY 2016 USAC
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by John Harrington
October 22, 2016

$541 million in Potential FY15 BEARs

October 28 deadline looms for applicants seeking reimbursements
Applicant Dates and Deadlines Forms FY 2015
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by John Harrington
October 14, 2016

More Schools Turn to Backup Internet

One-in-five E-rate applicants have a back-up Internet connection, according to a recent nationwide survey
Applicant Eligible Services Internet Access
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by Brian Stephens
October 13, 2016

It’s fall, y’all! Now get on the ball

There are over 14,000 FRNs that have been funded, have a deadline of Oct. 28, and NOT fully utilized
Applicant Funding Availability Funding Commitments FY 2015
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