E-rate Commentary

by Cathy Cruzan

New Application Review Process

USAC has announced its new approach to managing application reviews.

by Cathy Cruzan

USAC Cuts Payments, Provides Little Detail

USAC provides very little information to applicants about its payment processing decisions.

by Cathy Cruzan

Grace not Granted

The FCC shows little mercy for invoice deadline mistakes in an incorrectly named Order.

by John Harrington

Use E-xtra Time Wisely

E-rate applicants have been given extra time to submit their 2016 E-rate funding requests.

by John Harrington

Groups Request EPC Fixes, More Time

Wisconsin, ALA & other groups have requested that the FCC roll back the FY16 E-rate filing deadline.

by John Harrington

Lifeline to the Future

Reform of the FCC's Lifeline program brings potential for Internet access to millions of homes.

by Peter Kaplan

Record Funds Committed in 2015

A record $3.14 billion in E-rate discounts has been committed for FY2015.

by John Harrington

Bringing Broadband Home

Millions of citizens lack adequate Internet access at home. The FCC's reform of the Lifeline program is an important step in getting those people online.

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