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by Stephanie Winfrey
November 17, 2011

Consult The Dictionary

What is a consultant? Long trusted Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines a consultant as "one who gives professional advice or services." In USAC's October 28 Schools and Libraries News Brief, you will...
Consultants
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by Cathy Cruzan
October 19, 2011

Let’s Date Ourselves

Can we establish a permanent E-rate filing window from January 15 to March 1? When it comes to the E-rate, there are numerous topics that we can - and should...
Application Process Filing Window
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by Verlyne Jolley
October 3, 2011

Calculation Proclamation

As discussed in my recent commentary, "Truth or Dare," the FCC has made a significant change to the discount calculation methodology for FY2012. This change raises several concerns.
Discount Rates Discounts FCC Forms Trends and Statistics USAC
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by Verlyne Jolley
September 27, 2011

Truth or Dare?

How many times have we heard the following statement? "USAC/SLD cannot make E-rate policy, only the FCC can do that." Yet in practice, most of us know this is simply...
Discount Rates Discounts FCC FY 2012 SLD USAC
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by Peter Kaplan
September 9, 2011

Installation Deadline Looming

The September 30, 2011 Installation deadline is quickly approaching. Applicants affected by the deadline, as well as their service providers, should already be involved in discussions whether or not this...
Dates and Deadlines Extensions FFL Staff Form 500 Forms
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by Peter Kaplan
September 1, 2011

The Black Hole Phenomenon

Overall, the SLD works hard to get funding letters, invoices and appeals processed in a timely manner. However, there are times when applications, appeals and invoices have been stuck in...
Applicant Application Process Funds For Learning USAC
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by Peter Kaplan
August 11, 2011

It Takes A Village

Does this sound familiar? A well known politician once wrote that it "takes a village to raise a family" and in one sense, while not debating the merits of those...
Applicant Dates and Deadlines Form 472 (BEAR) Form 473 (SPAC) Form 474 (SPI) Form 486 Form 500 Forms Funds For Learning FY 2011 How to Apply Internal Connections Invoicing Item 21 Service Provider USAC
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by Nicholas Shipley
July 1, 2011

Happy New (Funding) Year 2011!

Funding Year 2010 may have come in with a bang and left with a whimper, but the effects of the changes from the past year will be felt for funding...
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) FCC FY 2010 FY 2011 Report and Order
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