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FY2022 E-rate Application Deadline For New Tribal Libraries Extended

On March 4, 2022, the FCC issued an Order granting a request for waiver of the application filing window deadline for all new Tribal entities that file Form 471 applications...

Motion for Extension of Time on Proposed E-rate Bidding Rules

On March 4, 2022, twenty-seven E-rate stakeholder organizations led by State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance (SECA) filed a motion for extension of time with the FCC on proposed E-rate competitive bidding...

by John Harrington

In 2014, FCC Said Not to Upload All E-rate Bids. Why Change Now?

The FCC has proposed a federal takeover of the local E-rate bidding process for internet access and Wi-Fi. The new rules would require all vendor proposals be submitted to USAC...

Rosenworcel Announces Staff Changes

On March 2, 2022, Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced staff changes which included an addition to the Office of Legislative Affairs and a transition of leadership in the agency’s Wireline Competition...

EPC Outage Due to System Maintenance

On March 2, 2022, USAC announced that the EPC will be unavailable on Sunday, March 6th between 7:00pm EST through Monday, March 7th at 1:00am EST for monthly system maintenance....

February Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On February 28, 2022, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding on a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken...

Petition Urges FCC to Maintain Local Bidding Rules

E-rate stakeholders are asked to consider signing a petition in support of local competitive bidding rules. The petition is an open letter to the heads of the Federal Communications Commission...

by John Harrington

February 25, 2022

Federal Agency Plans Takeover of Local Purchasing

At a time in history when online connections are more important than ever, government agencies should be empowering local leaders, not interfering with their decisions. Yet, a federal agency plans...