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Latest E-Rate News & USAC Announcements

Tracking the latest E-Rate program changes can be time-consuming. This feed provides streamlined summaries of official USAC newsletters and news briefs to ensure you never miss a critical filing window or policy shift. Get the essential details on Funding Year updates and compliance requirements in one centralized location.

E-rate Update: May 22, 2026

Executive Summary This brief highlights critical changes including the upcoming August 2026 mandatory SAM.gov and UEI integration for all BEAR invoice filers, significant FY2028 program reforms by the…

E-rate Update: April 17, 2026

Executive Summary The FY2026 application window has closed, initiating the Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review phase, with critical actions required for applicants, including RAL modifications fo…

E-rate Update: March 19, 2026

Executive Summary The FY2026 FCC Form 471 application window closes definitively on April 1, 2026. Additionally, a critical change for all USF disbursements mandates active SAM.gov registration with a…