New E-Rate Rules, Filing Window Announced
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the filing window for e-rate applications will open November 14 and run until February 7.
The federal eRate program provides discounts for certain technology and technology services to schools and libraries.
The FCC has also released its annual Eligible Services List (ESL). Several changes have been made to the ESL this year, including the addition of voice over internet protocal (VoIP) services. VoIP enables users to place and connect calls over the internet, rather than traditional phone lines. The FCC also clarified several rules, including when technology training is eligible for funding through the program and rules related to wireless networks.
You can find more information about eRate and this year's programs, forms, and instructions at the Universal Service Administrative Company/Schools and LIbraries Division.