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by Peter Kaplan

Record Funds Committed in 2015

A record $3.14 billion in E-rate discounts has been committed for FY2015.

USAC Provides Data Entry Support

USAC offers to provide optional data entry support to overcome EPC data entry challenge.

by John Harrington

Bids Heating Up, Requests On-Track

A record number of Form 470 competitive bids were posted last week. While Form 471 funding requests kept pace with last year.

by John Harrington

Bringing Broadband Home

Millions of citizens lack adequate Internet access at home. The FCC's reform of the Lifeline program is an important step in getting those people online.

by John Harrington

FY2016 Service Description Guide

Funds For Learning¬Æ has developed an FY2016 Service Description Guide designed to help applicants properly classify goods and services.

by John Harrington

Coming March 18: E-rate Manager¬Æ v16.1

We are pleased to announce version 16.1 of E-rate Manager¬Æ to help applicants successfully manage and prepare E-rate paperwork and record keeping.

by Peter Kaplan

Idaho State Network Loses Case

Idaho Supreme Court affirms decision to void state broadband network for educational institutions.

by Verlyne Jolley

A Quick Guide to Using EPC

We are well into the filing window and there is quite a bit that we have learned about using USAC's new EPC system to complete Form 471 applications. Below is...