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by Peter Kaplan
December 30, 2010

Tips for Filing for Dark Fiber

In the Sixth Report and Order the FCC determined that dark fiber is now eligible for E-rate support. However, applicants should be aware of specific requirements tied to the procurement...
Applicant Application Process Eligible Services Eligible Services List (ESL) How to Apply Procurement
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by Valerie Thompson
December 16, 2010

Waiting to File? Five Tips for the Form 470

A recent Funds For Learning analysis has revealed that there are approximately 22,000 Forms 470 left to be submitted for Funding Year 2011. Since so many applicants are waiting to...
Application Process Form 470 Forms Funds For Learning Procurement Service Provider USAC
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December 13, 2010

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – December

The USAC Service Provider Call for December was held on the 1st. The monthly service provider calls provide information and guidance for service providers participating in E-rate. Funds For Learning...
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by Dirk Schroeder
November 30, 2010

File Early, File Often

Do you want to get your funding commitment as soon as possible? Of course you do. A Funds For Learning analysis has shown that applications that are funded before the...
Application Process FCC Form 471 Forms Funding Commitments Funds For Learning Procurement SLD USAC
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by Nicholas Shipley
November 11, 2010

Forms 470 at 3 Year Low

A recent Funds For Learning analysis shows that the pace of Forms 470 filed for Funding Year 2011 is at a three year low. Before the release of the FCC...
Eligible Services Form 470 FY 2011 USAC
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November 10, 2010

USAC Service Provider Call Notes

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly conference calls, providing information and guidance for service providers participating in E-rate. The monthly call for November was held on the 3rd. Here...
Applicant FY 2009 FY 2010 Service Provider Training USAC Webinar and Call Notes
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by Peter Kaplan
November 5, 2010

$250 Million Available for Possible FY2011 Rollover

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their Quarterly Report on November 2, announcing that they have $250 million currently available to potentially rollover into FY 2011.
FCC FY 2011 Reports Rollover Funding USAC
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by Jeff O’Brien
November 3, 2010

FCC Sixth Report and Order: Gift Restrictions

The FCC codified the regulations regarding gifts from service providers to align with the gift rules applicable to federal agencies. Applicants now must follow either their own state/local laws regarding...
Applicant FCC Report and Order Service Provider
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