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September 12, 2023

FY2024 Draft Eligible Services List Released

On September 12, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Public Notice seeking comment on its proposed Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year 2024. The draft FY2024 ESL proposes...

September 8, 2023

Anna Gomez Confirmed to FCC

On September 7, 2023, the United States Senate voted 55-43 to confirm the nomination of Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission. The confirmation of Gomez fills all five Commissioner...

September 8, 2023

In-Person E-rate Training Scheduled for October 13

On September 7, 2023, USAC announced that an in-person E-rate training session will be held at the Federal Communications Commission headquarters in Washington, DC on Friday, October 13, 2023. The...

September 8, 2023

Almost $7 Million in ECF Support Committed

On September 6, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission announced the commitment of almost $7 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. The funding commitments...

by Brian Stephens

September 1, 2023

Commitments for Workable Applications Hit Three Year Low

As of August 31, 2023, the Universal Service Administrative Company had issued $2.01B in funding commitments for FY2023 applications. In total, USAC had issued funding decisions for almost 86% of...

September 1, 2023

Waivers Granted for Florida Hurricane Victims

On September 1, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued an Order waiving rules and deadlines in the E-rate and Emergency Connectivity Fund programs for applicants affected by Hurricane Idalia in...

September 1, 2023

August Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On August 31, 2023, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by USAC. The FCC...

August 29, 2023

Summer Deferral Ends September 8

Applicants and service providers are reminded that the summer deferral period for Funding Year 2023 applications will end on Friday, September 8. Applications currently on summer deferral will be moved...