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News of the Week: April 16, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Continued Developments on Form 470 Menu Options
- USF Funds Transfer to the U.S. Treasury
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
USAC News Brief Dated April 13 – Selective Review Overview

News of the Week: April 9, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Multi-User Access to PIA Inquiries
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- USAC Annual Report for 2017
- Update on USAC E-Rate Support Contracts
- USDOE’s Homework Gap Study
USAC News Brief Dated April 6 – Responding to PIA Inquiries

News of the Week: April 2, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Universal Service and National Security Threats
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Late-Filed Form 471 Applications for FY 2018
- Unlocking of EPC Entity Profiles
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- FCC Decision Watch
USAC News Brief Dated March 30 – Overview of the PIA Review Process

News of the Week: March 26, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Resolution on Category 2 Budget Factors for FY 2018
- Further Developments on Form 470 Category 1 Pulldown Menu Options
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- Special Invoice Deadline Waiver Procedures
USAC News Brief Dated March 23 – Post-Application Window Steps

News of the Week: March 19, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Update on Category 2 Budget Factors for FY 2018
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- ESH Reports on Fiber Application Denials and Delays
- Proposed USF Contribution Factor for 2Q18
USAC News Brief Dated March 16 – Application Filing Process FAQs

News of the Week: March 12, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Update on Category 2 Budget Factors for FY 2018
- Newly Deployed EPC Modification
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
USAC News Brief Dated March 9 – Application Contract Reminders

News of the Week: March 5, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- FY 2018 Inflation Adjustment and Category 2 Budget Tools
- HTTPS Upgrade for USAC Website
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- FCC IDER Decision
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- FCC Decision Watch
USAC News Brief Dated March 2 – Reminders for FY 2018 Form 471 Filers

News of the Week: February 26, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- FY 2018 Inflation Adjustment and Category 2 Budget Tools
- Recipient of Service (“ROS”) Allocation Mismatch
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- E-Rate Audit Lessons
USAC News Brief Dated February 23 – Getting Ready to File a Form 471 for FY 2018

News of the Week: February 19, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Form 470 RFP Addendum Uploads
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- Charter SPIN Changes
- New Broadband Satellite Initiatives
USAC News Brief Dated February 16 – Reminders for Last-Minute Form 470 Filers

News of the Week: February 12, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Form 486 Approvals and the FST
- FRN Continuation and Copy Warning
- Answer to Last Week’s Category 2 Budget Tool Quiz
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- USAC Procurement Initiatives
- FCC Internet Access Service Report
USAC News Brief Dated February 9 – Reminders on Evaluating Bids

News of the Week: February 5, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Answers to Last Week’s Category 2 Budget Tool Quiz
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- FCC Decision Watch
USAC News Brief Dated February 2 – More Competitive Bidding Reminders

News of the Week: January 29, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
SHLB Recommends Improvements to FCC/USAC Fiber Procedures
Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Reminder on Category 2 Budget Tools
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- E-Rate Update by Commissioner Rosenworcel
- New FBI E-Rate Action
- Burger King and Net Neutrality
USAC News Brief Dated January 26 – Competitive Bidding Reminders

News of the Week: January 22, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC's E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- FY 2016 Category 2 Funding Adjustment Options
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- E-Rate and the Federal Government Shutdown
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- New FCC Funding Initiative for Rural Broadband
USAC News Brief Dated January 19 – RFCDL Reminders

News of the Week: January 15, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC's E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Updating Locked Entity Profile Data
- Bulk Upload Templates for FRN Data
- Copy FRN Warning on New Sites
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- New E-Rate Central Website
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- FCC Commissioner Carr Nominated for Full Term
- Executive Orders on Rural Broadband
- FCC Lifeline Investigation Settlements
USAC News Brief Dated January 12 – Category 2 Budget Tool Update

News of the Week: January 8, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC's E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Entity Profile Update Deadline
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
- USAC Response to the FCC
USAC News Brief Dated January 5 – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

News of the Week: January 1, 2018

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
2017 Review – 2018 Preview
- Key E-Rate Milestones in 2017
- Anticipated E-Rate Developments in 2018
Updates on USAC's E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Entity Profile Modifications
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Key E-Rate Milestones in 2017
- Anticipated E-Rate Developments in 2018
USAC News Brief – None for the Pre-New Year's Week

News of the Week: December 25, 2017

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC's E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Important: Category 1 Form 470 Options
- Form 471 EPC Updates
- Form 500s and the Category 2 Budget Tool
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- Upcoming 2017 E-Rate Dates
- USAC Board Nominations
- E-Rate Training Material
USAC News Brief Dated December 22 – Updates to the FY 2018 Form 471

News of the Week: December 18, 2017

FY 2018 Application Window
Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC's E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- FCC Criticism of USAC's IT Systems
- New USAC Guidance on Category 1 Form 470 Options
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- New CEO for USAC
- Upcoming 2017 E-Rate Dates
- FCC Decision Watch – Net Neutrality and Funds Recovery
- Proposed USF Contribution Factor for 1Q18
- USF Funds Transfer to the Treasury
- E-Rate Training Material
USAC News Brief Dated December 15 – Form 470 Reminders

News of the Week: December 11, 2017

Funding Status – FY 2018 and FY 2017
Updates on USAC's E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Updated Guidance on Internet Form 470 Options
- Form 471 and Form 486 SSD Corrections
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- FY 2018 Filing Window
- Upcoming 2017 E-Rate Dates
- FCC Decision Watch – Fiber Deadline Waiver
- USAC Fall E-Rate Training
USAC News Brief Dated December 8 – Applicant Tasks for December

News of the Week: December 4, 2017

Funding Status
Updates on USAC's E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
- Documenting Form 486 Certifications
E-Rate Updates and Reminders
- FY 2018 Filing Window
- Upcoming 2017 E-Rate Dates
- FCC Decision Watch
- Awaiting Formal Guidance on Form 470 Internet Options
- Updated Hurricane Relief Entities Report
- USAC Fall E-Rate Training
USAC News Brief Dated December 1 – FRN Extension Table Reminders

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