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August 28, 2019

O’Rielly Expresses Overbuilding Concerns

Letter sent to Arizona Superintendent requesting information about fiber project

by Peter Kaplan

August 23, 2019

Application Review Deadline Approaching

Sept 1 goal for USAC processing "workable" Form 471s draws near; 44% of requested funds pending.

August 21, 2019

USAC Seeking Audit Firms

USAC seeks audit firms to provide audit services of beneficiaries & service providers of USF programs.

August 19, 2019

Stakeholders Agree on C2 Reform

Comments show unilateral support for C2 budgets, network security eligibility & other improvements

by Brian Stephens

August 16, 2019

85% of School Sites Received C2 Discounts

In FY2015-2019, 85% of school sites received C2 discounts; 33% of schools used their full budget

August 15, 2019

FCC Creates USF Fraud Division

The Commission officially launches new Fraud Division, a reform approved earlier this year

August 13, 2019

Update Required to E-rate Payment Form

All applicants and service providers are required to update their FCC Forms 498 with new information.

by John Harrington

August 10, 2019

C2 Data Provides Clues for New Budgets

Analysis of prior data yields new factors. Floor = $30K; Per student = $256; Per sq ft = $2.99 or $5.97