FCC Looking Into USAC E-Rate Case in Tennessee, Wheeler Tells Lawmakers
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler asked agency staffers to look into the case of Universal Service Administrative Co. announcing its intent to cut off E-rate funding to the Sweetwater City School District Consortium in Tennessee, Wheeler assured Senate and House lawmakers…
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from Tennessee who inquired. Since the incident could be appealed to the FCC, “it would not be appropriate for me to offer an opinion on the merits,” he said in his July 21 letter, released last week. “However, I can tell you that USAC has followed and will continue to follow its standard practice for reviewing this type of application, and Sweetwater will continue to be given every opportunity to offer evidence and explain how its applications are consistent with the E-rate rules.” He shares lawmakers’ concerns “about the length of time it has taken to address Sweetwater’s application,” Wheeler added, saying the agency is “working closely” with USAC to improve its processes.