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by Alexandra Fugairon

Synopsis of E-rate NPRM, Pt. II: Broadband Expansion

In part 2 of our NPRM analysis, we look at the Commission's proposed expansion of broadband connectivity. By seeking comment on the expansion of program guidelines, eligibility of dark fiber...

by Alexandra Fugairon

Synopsis of E-rate NPRM, Pt. III: Equipment Disposal

The recently released NPRM seeks comments on the process for disposal of obsolete E-rate funded equipment. The rules regarding the disposal of equipment have generally been unclear and the Commission...

FCC Releases Proposed New E-rate Rules

The FCC held their monthly open meeting and released new proposed E-rate rules to streamline the application process and to provide greater flexibility to choose various broadband technologies.

by Alexandra Fugairon

Synopsis of E-rate NPRM: Application Simplification

There have only been a few Notices of Proposed Rule Making issued for the E-rate program since its inception. As such, the NPRM released on May 20, 2010, is chockfull...

SLD Announces 2010 Fall Applicant Training

The SLD opened registration for the fall applicant training sessions and each session is open to 200 participants. Each training session will cover the same material and the registration is...

FCC Approves First FY2010 Funding Wave

On March 24, 2010, USAC asked the FCC for approval to start issuing priority one funding waves for FY2010 and the first wave of funding commitment decision letters will be...

by Peter Kaplan

Please Approve USAC’s Recommendation to Fund FY 2009 Priority Two Applications Down to 78%

Dear FCC, It has been nearly three months since the Schools and Libraries Committee held a Non-Quarterly Board Meeting and recommended to the FCC that USAC fund FY 2009 Priority...

FCC Approves Funding Year 2010 SLD PIA Procedures

On Tuesday, May 13, the FCC notified USAC that their FY 2010 PIA procedures have been approved, making way for the SLD to start issuing FY 2010 commitment letters. While...