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Quarterly SLD Board Meeting Highlights

USAC Board discusses FY2019 demand of $2.59B; Estimated amount available for rollover - $1 billion

by John Harrington

FY19 Funding Decisions Released Apr 27

USAC announces first wave. 15,199 applicants receive commitments totaling $530 million.

by John Harrington

FY19 Funding Wave 001 Analysis Webinar

Learn which applications were funded first. Register to attend or watch on-demand.

by Peter Kaplan

Waiting for First FY2019 Funding Wave

One-in-five applications show "wave ready" status in USAC system. First wave slower than last year.

by John Harrington

FCC Asked to Renew & Improve C2 Program

9-out-of-10 schools benefit from E-rate Wi-Fi funds. FCC should renew. Applicants asked to take survey.

by John Harrington

87% of School Sites Apply for C2 Funds

Analysis shows strong C2 demand. 63% of schools, 20% of libraries have maxed their C2 budget.

USAC Provides Special Construction Details

Letter defends decision to fund special construction in response to FCC Commissioner O'Rielly inquiry.

FCC Moving on 5G

Pai aims to create Rural Digital Opportunity Fund that will add approx. $20B into broadband networks