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FY2020 Application Window Extended

FCC extends application window in response to COVID-19

FY2020 Funding Cap Indexed for Inflation

FCC announces a 1.8% increase in the annual E-rate funding cap

by John Harrington

March 25 Form 471 Deadline Draws Near

Applications tracking with prior years, but recent surge of C2 bid requests could cause challenges.

by Brian Stephens

FCC Settles SPIN Change Appeals

Commission provides more guidance regarding "legitimate reasons" for vendor changes

Equipment Security Threat Comments

Input provided to the FCC regarding equipment which poses threats to national security

USAC Releases New C2 Budget Tool

USAC posts new FY2020 Category 2 budget spreadsheet to assist applicants

Vendor Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

Kentucky man pleads guilty to concealing decade-long E-rate wire fraud scheme

by John Harrington

February 28, 2020

Final Phase of Application Prep Begins

After robust RFP season, applicants turn their sights towards submission of funding requests