The FCC tackled outstanding issues about fund recovery in the E-r...
The FCC tackled outstanding issues about fund recovery in the E-rate universal service program for schools and libraries. In a Friday letter to the Universal Service Administrative Co., the FCC gave guidance on recovery scenarios that it didn’t address…
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in its Schools and Libraries Fifth Report and Order. The commission agreed with most of USAC’s recommendations, but cited “certain instances” where the agency believed recovery wasn’t appropriate. For example, while USAC recommended complete recovery in all cases where an applicant violated Children’s Internet Protection Act rules, the FCC urged leniency for cases where the applicant at least complied with the “spirit” of CIPA requirements. The FCC also differed with USAC on the appropriate response for cases where: (1) the applicant delivered services to an entity not listed on its FCC Form 471, (2) a contract wasn’t signed and dated by both parties, and (3) equipment obtained through E-rate wasn’t immediately used.