E-rate News

FCC Releases June E-rate Appeal Decisions

On June 30, 2015, the FCC released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 27 appeals and waivers, while denying 25 appeals.

FY2016 FCC Form 470 now available

The FY2016 Form 470 is now available online via the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC). Paper versions of the Form 470 and its instructions will no longer be available. Applicants will...

USAC E-rate Portal Coming Soon

On June 24, 2015, USAC published a Special Edition News Brief announcing that their new customer portal will be available by the end of next week.

Funds For Learning Submits Draft ESL Comments

On June 22, 2015, Funds For Learning submitted comments to the public record regarding the FCC's draft Eligible Services List for FY2015. In its comments, Funds For Learning requested clarification...

USAC Announces VP of Stakeholder Engagement

On June 17, 2015, USAC welcomed Ms. Kate Hays as Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement, a new position for USAC. Previously employed at Ogilvy Washington, Ms. Hays will be responsible...

USAC Publishes Service Provider Training Materials

USAC held their first FY2015 spring service provider training in Phoenix, AZ on June 2, 2015 and will hold the second training session on June 16 in Tampa, FL. USAC...

FCC Releases May Appeal Decisions

On May 29, 2015, the FCC released several appeal decisions related to the E-rate program. The FCC granted 40 appeals and waivers, while denying 11 appeals.

USAC Releases First FY2015 Funding Wave

On May 21, 2015, USAC released the first funding wave for Funding Year 2015. FY2015 Wave 001 contained $122.28M in funding approvals for 5,941 applicants nationwide. Wave 001 included almost...