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by Peter Kaplan

December 30, 2010

Tips for Filing for Dark Fiber

In the Sixth Report and Order the FCC determined that dark fiber is now eligible for E-rate support. However, applicants should be aware of specific requirements tied to the procurement...

December 29, 2010

FY2010 – Wave 032

USAC issued the thirty-second wave of Funding Year 2010 on December 29, committing over $85 million on 879 requests. In total, USAC has approved over $2 billion in E-rate funding...

December 23, 2010

FY2009 – Funding Wave 76 Fast Facts

Here is a quick recap of FY2009 Decision Wave 076.

December 23, 2010

Anti-Deficiency Act Exemption Passes Congress

On December 22, President Obama signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2011 which combines the remaining appropriations bill into a combined piece of legislation in order to keep the federal...

December 23, 2010

FY2006 – Funding Appeal Wave A64

The SLD released FY2006 Appeal Wave A64 on December 23, 2010. Twenty-two FRNs were affected by the funding appeal wave.

December 22, 2010

Congress Reauthorizes National School Lunch Program

President Obama has signed the Healthy, Hungry-Free Kids Act of 2010 which reauthorizes the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The NSLP data is an integral of the E-rate program, as...

December 22, 2010

FY2010 – Funding Wave 031

USAC issued the thirty-first wave of Funding Year 2010 on December 21, committing over $75 million on 1,173 requests. In total, USAC has approved over $1.98 billion in E-rate funding...

December 22, 2010

FY2008 – Funding Appeal Wave A26

The SLD released appeal wave A26 for FY2008. Ten FRNs were affected by the funding appeal wave