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Oct 16, 2024

Subscribe to our Eventbrite!

Our events (virtual and in person) are now hosted in Eventbrite! You can be alerted of new events, sign up to attend our trainings, and more! Visit the School Connectivity collection as well as the DTL collection for all of our upcoming events! We currently have monthly virtual town halls, boot camp, and more to… 

Apr 22, 2024

Updated Newsletter Delivery

Did you know? We’ve got a new way to get our news to you! You can find our monthly newsletter in your Inbox with updates, news, info, and everything in between. We’ll also be posting links to these here on our website. Not receiving the new newsletter? Check out one at this link or click… 

Dec 13, 2022

SVF Instructions Here!

Topics In This Newsletter: State Valid File (SVF) Release Category 2 Budget Adjustments ECF Audits EPC Account Admin Verification New BEAR System Rollout E-rate Cat2 Survey Reminder Invoicing Deadline – January 28, 2023 for FY20 and FY21 State Valid File (SVF) Release and Directions for Updating Student Count/NSLP Numbers Each PSU’s E-rate contact person will… 

Oct 21, 2022

E-rate October News

Admin Window Opening October 25: (Verification and Updates are not optional) The “Admin Window” for FY 2023 will be opening on Tuesday October 25, 2022. Get ahead of the game and make sure your profile is up to date and ready! This year we’re providing a checklist for your admin window check. Click Here to… 

Sep 26, 2022

E-rate September News

In This Edition: PRC Allotments Sent Out! USAC Announces E-Rate 2022 Fall Training Schedule CIPA Compliance Requirements EPC Administrative Window Opens October 25, 2022 Funding Year 2023 Category 2 Projects Service Delivery Deadline Extensions for Funding Years 2020 and 2021 WAN RFP Considerations WAN Special Construction Process SAM.gov Fall Boot Camp/RFP Filing Assistance PRC Allotments… 

Apr 29, 2022

“Almost May” Updates

ECF News  Window 3 opened April 28th  You can review the latest webinar information on our website by clicking here.  Upcoming USAC Office Hours (Question and Answer sessions) May 3rd at 3pm – Register hereMay 10th at 3pm – Register here  BEAR applications have been delayed due to the following:  Invalid/Expired DUNS information (NOTE: as of… 

Mar 29, 2022

Post-Filing Newsletter and Updates

E-rate News: Form 479 (Clickable Link) – DUE BY JUNE 1:  It is time to begin collection of the FCC Form 479 which certifies that your school/school district is compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act – CIPA.  The form is a fillable PDF.   Your forms are due no later than June 1, 2022. Instructions… 

Mar 11, 2022

March Madness News!

E-Rate: We have made it to E-rate March Madness folks! With March comes the big FILING DEADLINE! All Form 471s MUST be filed no later than March 22 at 11:59 PM. We, of course, would like you to be finished filing by March 15 if possible. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to… 

Jan 31, 2022

Deadlines and Reminders

In this newsletter:NEW: Added USAC ECF Training Schedule ECF Reimbursement Updates 471 Filing Reminders Invoice Deadlines Vendors and Bidding Evaluations ECF Requirements for Reimbursement: The FCC has rolled back the “preimbursement” feature within ECF. All submissions for reimbursement must include the following:  Invoice (A quote is not acceptable and will delay your reimbursement)  Showing the… 

Jan 3, 2022

Urgent E-rate News and Reminders

Window News:  Admin Window: The admin window closes on Monday, January 10th at 11:59 PM EST. You MUST have completed all your profile updates by this time, make them in the narrative section of the 471, or through a RAL.  Please see our newsletter from December 3 for directions and information.  You will NOT be…