The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is set to resume its training webinars, designed to help E-rate program applicants and service providers prepare for the Funding Year 2026 application filing window, which officially opens on January 21.
Webinar Dates and Topics
E-rate Pre-Commitment Process Webinar – Thursday, January 22 at 2PM EST
- This session will break down the E-rate Pre-Commitment process, covering how to get started, competitive bidding procedures, application steps, and the PIA review. The webinar is open to all program participants and will feature a live question-and-answer segment. – Register here.
E-rate Pre-Commitment Process Question & Answer Session – Thursday, February 19 @ 2PM EST
- E-rate experts will be available to address specific participant questions about the competitive bidding process, Category Two budgets, and the Eligible Services List. This interactive session is recommended for applicants and service providers at every experience level. – Register here.
USAC encourages participants to review several key materials before attending the Q&A session, including:
- E-rate Pre-Commitment Process Webinar Recording
- Filing the FCC Form 470 and the Competitive Bidding Process Webinar
- FCC Form 470 Services Guiding Statements Table (FY2025-2026)
For more information and to register, visit the official USAC E-rate training page.
