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by Peter Kaplan

September 26, 2013

What if the FCC Only Increases the Funding Cap?

Over 800 stakeholders filed comments in response to the FCC's E-rate Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and reply comments are due by October 16, 2013. After reviewing the initial comments,...

September 24, 2013

FCC Seeks USAC Board Nominations

On September 23, 2013 the FCC issued a public notice requesting nominations for 6 USAC Board of Director positions. The six current term positions expire on December 31, 2013. Nominations...

September 20, 2013

Funds For Learning Reform Proposal Receives Support

In response to the E-rate NPRM a wide range of school districts submitted comments in support of Funds For Learning's proposed reforms. The E-rate Reform Coalition understands while all stakeholders...

September 20, 2013

The FCC Receives Hundreds of Comments

The deadline for stakeholders to file initial comments in response to the E-rate Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (Docket 13-184) was September 16, 2013. Nearly 750 stakeholders filed comments and...

September 20, 2013

Funds For Learning Submits NPRM Comments to the FCC

On September 16, 2013, Funds For Learning¬Æ submitted comments to the FCC in response to the E-rate Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Funds For Learning¬Æ presented the FCC with the following...

September 20, 2013

The FFL 2.0 E-rate Budget Calculator

The current FCC "priority" funding system excludes most applicants from receiving internal connections support and may soon deny many applicants support for any services, even Internet access.

by Aprille Sowder

September 13, 2013

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – September 2013

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program.

September 13, 2013

Funds For Learning Announces New Vice President

On September 10th, 2013, Funds For Learning announced the promotion of Verlyne Jolley to Vice President.