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E-Rate Central News for the Week

May 14, 2012

» Funding Status
Wave 45 for FY 2011 will be released this week. The first wave for FY 2012 should be released later this month.  more…
» FCC Reform of the USF Contributions System
The FCC is requesting comments on proposed reforms of the USF funding mechanism. Changes are likely to increase the number of contributors to the Fund, but are not designed to increase the total amount collected.  more…
» E-Rate Updates and Reminders
The FCC established application procedures for telecom carriers seeking funding for a pilot digital literacy program; schools and libraries may partner with these carriers. The FCC posted three new E-rate appeal orders and two errata for earlier orders affecting 28 applicants. The Senate has confirmed the nomination of two new FCC Commissioners.  more…
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Schools and Libraries News Brief dated May 11
The SLD's latest News Brief discusses the invoicing of recurring service discounts for FY 2011.  more…

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Bulletins:

AT&T, Feds Ignore Low-Price Mandate Designed to Help Schools (05/01/2012)
E-Rate Central files reply comments to the FCC's digital literacy training proposal (05/01/2012)
Former Owner of Illinois Technology Company Sentenced to Serve 30 Months in Prison for Role in Multi-State Scheme to Defraud Federal E-Rate Program (02/09/2012)

 

Additions & Updates:
FCC Sixth Report and Order (FCC-10-175)
  Release Date: 09/28/2010
   
Clarifications on E-Rate Broadband Sixth Report and Order (DA 10-2355)
  Release Date: 12/15/2010
   

Wireline Competition Bureau Provides Guidance Following Sixth Report and Order (DA 10-2356)

  Release Date: 12/15/2010
   
FCC Notice of Public Rulemaking proposing Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism and National Broadband Plan for our Future (FCC 10-83)
  Release Date: 05/20/2010
   
 
Eligible Services List FY 2012
Eligible Services List Archive
Sample Survey Letter
Contains Updated Income Eligibility Guidelines for School Year 2012-2013
Competitive Bid Response Documentation
Draft Vendor Selection Letter
Draft Vendor Contract Letter

Tech Plan Primer

CIPA Policy Primer


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