E-rate Analysis

November 1, 2013

Changes Take Time

As highlighted in the Modification Effect, the more rules that must be applied to an E-rate funding request, the longer it takes for USAC to issue a funding decision. Priority...

October 25, 2013

The Modification Effect: More Complexity Equals More Delays

Each funding year, USAC is careful to apply the FCC's rules in its review of E-rate funding applications. This review process often results in modifications and reductions in funding requests....

October 17, 2013

FY2013 Form 486 Deadline Approaching

Applicants that received a Funding Commitment Decision before July 1, 2013, need to file an FY2013 Form 486 by October 29, 2013. Missing this deadline may lead to a loss...

October 11, 2013

Forecasting the Demand for Priority One

A significant force driving the need for E-rate reform is the growing demand for Priority One Discounts. Over the past five years, the annual demand for Priority One E-rate discounts...

October 4, 2013

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – October 2013

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program.

September 27, 2013

E-rate Demand vs Annual Funding Cap

The annual demand for E-rate discounts has exceeded available funding every year of the program since 1998. To account for this, the FCC prioritizes funding requests by service category and...

September 20, 2013

Funds For Learning Submits NPRM Comments to the FCC

On September 16, 2013, Funds For Learning¬Æ submitted comments to the FCC in response to the E-rate Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Funds For Learning¬Æ presented the FCC with the following...

by Aprille Sowder

September 13, 2013

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – September 2013

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program.