E-rate Analysis

NPRM Comments Favorable to Proposed Streamlining

The majority of respondents are in favor of streamlining the application process and simplifying the required elements of the procurement process. However, the ambiguity of the FCC proposals, especially in...

FCC Receives Comments on Draft ESL for FY2011

E-rate stakeholders recently submitted comments on the draft Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year 2011. The 2011 ESL included numerous proposed changes, including the removal of several "infrequently requested"...

FFL Submits Comments on Proposed Changes to ESL

Funds For Learning has submitted comments on the Funding Year 2011 Draft Eligible Services List (ESL). Under the proposed changes issued by USAC and the FCC, software applications for mobile...

Funds For Learning Comments on NPRM

On May 20, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on several proposals that could change current E-rate processes. As a result, Funds For Learning has...

Funds For Learning Unveils New Version of E-rate Manager

Funds For Learning, the nation’s leading E-rate compliance services firm, announces the latest release of E-rate Manager‚Ñ¢. The updated version offers improved features to enhance the user experience, including a...

Crunching the Numbers: FY2010 Wave 001

USAC released the first funding wave of FY2010, sending 18,200 funding commitment decision letters totaling a record $426 million. Crunching the numbers, this figure represents over 40% of all applications...

by Alexandra Fugairon

The New Form 498 – News You Need

In November 2009, USAC released a new version of the Form 498. The new Service Provider Identification Number and General Contact Information Form includes format and substantive changes with hopes...

by Alexandra Fugairon

Synopsis of E-rate NPRM, Pt. II: Broadband Expansion

In part 2 of our NPRM analysis, we look at the Commission's proposed expansion of broadband connectivity. By seeking comment on the expansion of program guidelines, eligibility of dark fiber...