{"id":34080,"date":"2022-02-11T02:38:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T02:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-ratepaorg.local\/?p=34080"},"modified":"2022-03-07T16:57:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T16:57:52","slug":"february-2022-e-rate-ecf-ebbacp-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34080","title":{"rendered":"February 2022 E-rate, ECF, &#038; EBB\/ACP Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\">February 11, 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Happy February, E-raters!\u00a0 Below are a few E-rate reminders and helpful hints.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to me!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time Running Out to Post 470s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t done so already, it\u2019s time to post any last-minute Category 2 Form 470s or PEPPM mini-bids for new equipment, or Category 1 Form 470\u2019s for services needing a new contract or MTM services (MTM must be filed annually).\u00a0 The very last day that you can post a 470 is February 22, but this only leaves the final day of the Form 471 window \u2013 March 22 &#8212; to evaluate your bids, obtain local approvals, sign contracts, upload contracts and complete the 471.\u00a0\u00a0Please don\u2019t wait another minute to file your Form 470!\u00a0\u00a0<strong><em>Helpful docs:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FCategory-1-Filing-Guide-Eligibility-Form-470-Bidding-FY-2022.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=iJmay1qghEMWG0Bl3lRCv1QFcPogzxI%2FzFmrl1cUU0w%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FCategory-2-Eligibility-Form-470-Bidding-Guide-Public-Schools.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=0uFUEV6Cpw6LC4v6IyH%2BdWivEp%2FrGw8l0LD%2F5aZgUR0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FCategory-2-Eligibility-Form-470-Bidding-Guide-Non-Public-Schools-and-Libraries.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=MNLWa9hx4PiGvduMzWYNstLfk82L%2FXeTrATqsb5VEmk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fpage_id%3D6121&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=tKQ8tGY5wtSBX0fmBmYZUsfm%2FPOab9Ke4iBvl6D2U1c%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FCABIO-Bidding-Exemption-Guide.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=Bh71td%2FaFF7fZQAUaxvQLdRPSgyjkgCKPeK9auKsyMY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fe-ratepa.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2014%252F03%252FCABIO-Bidding-Exemption-Guide.pdf%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cpl-erate%2540lists.psu.edu%257C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%257C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%257C0%257C0%257C637802072269339546%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%26sdata%3DBh71td%252FaFF7fZQAUaxvQLdRPSgyjkgCKPeK9auKsyMY%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1644766357039000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2KP4Hj-nDcJbpwZ6XQY7yF\">CABIO Internet Bidding Exemption Option<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Congrats to the PA Entities That Have Submitted 471s!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m so pleased that 233 PA schools and libraries have already submitted their FY 2022 Form 471s, and I\u2019m even more excited to report that 73% of those FRNs are already in Wave Ready Status.\u00a0 From what I\u2019m hearing, applicants are receiving PIA review questions within 48 hours of submitting their application, with some reporting receiving inquiries within minutes of hitting submit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If your competitive bidding is complete and you have obtained signed contracts \u2013 or if you\u2019re in a multi-year contract that was signed in a previous year, or are filing using the CABIO bidding exemption \u2013 you should proceed with the Form 471 filing as soon as you can to be virtually assured of receiving an early funding commitment decision.\u00a0 Here are links to a few guides that will come in handy over the next 5 weeks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D33972&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=Iyy7vR4ku2oz26vkX8rOPyZ35O52Jk96NwpfQcDOOQQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D33992&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=2uOjpzz6rwdpp%2FXL87Hy2FhsszN%2BmahVKyM%2F1dzn2LM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FContract-Records-Guide-FY-2022-general.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=qlUrpV7XsiDNahuV0mL1nDQ9rRCrmgs7Fo3B0gA%2Bo08%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2FContract-Records-Guide-PEPPM-FY-2022.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269339546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=gLeACKge3fks7XqoT9s0CVaPnHNKkTtZ%2BmYDv%2BG5MNI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D34036&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=Lk8%2BatkznssS36xWKuwrurHdiPg3%2FvAhfbT32NiYziA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fpage_id%3D745&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=4hOHcTuPN61iG5yKHUBR5dvTgUv%2FbQAn34D1YhRF1AM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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Yes.\u00a0 What a time saver!\u00a0 Likewise, the Internal Connections Bulk Upload Template now only requires a single tab, making it incredibly simple to create\/use.\u00a0 Even though USAC won\u2019t track which buildings are receiving which equipment, applicants will still be required to maintain an asset inventory to track where every piece of equipment is located (by room).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reminder to Include Up-to-Date Vendor Tax\/Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s tempting to use the Copy FRN feature in the Category 1 Form 471 for your services that haven\u2019t changed from last year, please make sure those amounts are accurate.\u00a0 Since last year, many Category 1 service providers have increased their taxes and fees so it\u2019s important that you check your vendor\u2019s current invoice and use the correct amounts.\u00a0 Those taxes\/fees are all E-rate eligible (unless it\u2019s an \u201cadministrative fee\u201d or a \u201cproperty tax fee\u201d) and should be included on your E-rate application as a separate FRN Line Item (same FRN) using\u00a0\u00e0\u00a0Miscellaneous\u00a0\u00e0\u00a0Taxes\/USF Fees (quantity = 1).<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 25 BEAR Filing Deadline for FY 2020<br \/>\n<\/strong>This is a friendly reminder for several PA schools and libraries that their FY 2020 BEAR deadline is fast approaching.\u00a0 To see if your school or library is impacted, go to:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D34053.&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=0VWI1nvmb3Hn44qEpnX3kSenFWNdOy0kYzu17YKfhHs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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wouldn\u2019t?!), you may wish to have them review the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fpage_id%3D747&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=6IQfcm%2BeJTy%2BmoBV9ZtprFxHJCN2Ewq4a%2FrLwdA8BjA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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requests still pending and I know USAC is working hard to review these applications and award funding.\u00a0 Four quick ECF updates and reminders:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Several national organizations representing ECF\/E-rate applicants are urging the FCC to grant service delivery deadline extensions for ECF purchases.\u00a0 Stay tuned to see what the FCC decides.<\/li>\n<li>There is likely to be at least $100 million left over that will be available for a future ECF application window.\u00a0 I expect the FCC will make a formal announcement about ECF Window 3 in the coming weeks and also expect that if a window does open, it will not occur until after the E-rate application closes.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2FECF-Form-472-BEAR-Reimbursement-Filing-Guide-updated-Dec-2021.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=6trDptolL3c8masMz6gygkuAHjLBNw8lgxoIxM18IXM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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Tab.<\/li>\n<li>Schools and libraries must obtain signed Unmet Needs Certifications when distributing devices\/services to students, teachers or library patrons, under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D33555&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=HbKOtrnZVk5KO6GDxBpyQKu7Np5VABlIfXkNl7CcFE0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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Certifications before the vendor invoices USAC and be prepared to provide them to USAC upon request.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>EBB Becomes ACP Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beginning January 1, 2022, the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) that began in May 2021 to provide subsidies for Internet access to low income homes, official became the permanent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facpbenefit.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=IEnOkaWwo%2ByRb%2BKicd09j2pDAvKYJniXFYSDCJVzl6s%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Facpbenefit.org%252F%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cpl-erate%2540lists.psu.edu%257C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%257C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%257C0%257C0%257C637802072269495779%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%26sdata%3DIEnOkaWwo%252ByRb%252BKicd09j2pDAvKYJniXFYSDCJVzl6s%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1644766357040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Rh9ppW_FlW2zBsjWj4Ix4\">Affordable Connectivity Program<\/a>\u00a0(ACP).\u00a0 The programs are nearly identical except the subsidy under ACP is only $30 month (instead of $50\/month under EBB).\u00a0 There is also a\u00a0one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50).<\/p>\n<p>A household that would like the ACP subsidy has several ways to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facpbenefit.org%2Fhow-to-apply%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=mydL%2BQvITGHkE4DgTf07wZg7vT4wv4Gko%2F3FufvaVIE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fcc.gov%2Facp-consumer-outreach-toolkit&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C250500c1d1e3411d15d508d9ed9ab1eb%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637802072269495779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=MX5fUPfxTlLz%2Bw%2FifUHVnJXyAEmwMXTZS41%2F%2FKHXiDw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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school.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact me at\u00a0jtschell@comcast.net!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Julie<\/p>\n<p>Julie Tritt Schell<\/p>\n<p>Pennsylvania E-rate Coordinator<br \/>\n717-730-7133 &#8211; o<br \/>\njtschell@comcast.net<br \/>\nwww.e-ratepa.org<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"twitter-share\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?via=eratepenn\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-size=\"large\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 11, 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