Illinois Asks FCC to Extend Suspension of E-Rate Amortization
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) asked the FCC to permanently lift its E-rate amortization policy or extend suspension another four years. In 2014, the FCC suspended Universal Service Administrative Co.’s policy requiring E-rate applicants amortize upfront special construction charges over…
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years. The commission increased an applicant’s discount rate up to an additional 10 percent to match state funding. The suspension expires June 30. New Mexico previously sought extension (see 1609020036). Illinois wants to extend a $16.3 million appropriation for connecting schools and libraries to broadband, said Rauner’s office and the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Wednesday's letter in docket 13-184. “Failure to extend the suspension of the amortization policy will have a chilling effect on further construction of high speed networks to school districts most in need.” It would limit districts to $500,000 in special construction costs and restrict them from seeking further matching funds for 15 years, Illinois said. E-rate support won’t be used to overbuild or duplicate Connect America Fund support, the state said.