What is a Form 471?

FCC Form 471 “Description of Services Ordered and Certification Form” is the second form that must be filed by a school or library in the E-rate application process. Its purpose is to individually list all contracts and services for which the applicant is requesting discounts.

What is a Form 470?

Form 470. • The Form 470 applicant is responsible for ensuring an open and fair competitive bidding. process and selecting the most cost-effective provider of the desired services, with price as the. most heavily weighted factor in the evaluation.

Is this funding request a continuation of an FRN from a previous funding year?

The next step asks: “Is this Funding Request a continuation of an FRN from a previous funding year?” If “Yes,” you enter that FRN. The third step gives you the option to copy an existing FRN, most frequently (but not necessarily) from last year’s application.

How do I file a FCC waiver?

Filings without an existing docket number can be filed through the non-docketed filing tab in ECFS using “Inbox 1.3 – Petition for Waiver (Miscellaneous).” For assistance with using ECFS, please contact the ECFS Help Desk at 202-418-0193 or via email at [email protected].

Who files a Form 470?

FCC Form 470 “Description of Services Requested and Certification Form” is the first form that must be filed by a school or library in the E-rate application process.

What is FCC Form 486?

FCC Form 486 (Receipt of Service Confirmation and Children’s Internet Protection Act Certification Form) notifies USAC that the billed entity and/or the eligible entities that it represents is receiving, or has received, service in the relevant funding year from the named service provider(s).

Is the applicant exempt from FCC application fees?

o Non-profit applicants in the Special Emergency and Public Safety Radio Services are exempt from the application fee, provided their applications are accompanied by a current Determination Letter from the Internal Revenue Service documenting their non-profit status under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).

Can you appeal a FCC ruling?

Parties that are seeking a waiver of FCC rules or that have filed an appeal with USAC and received a decision may, if they choose, appeal USAC’s decision to the FCC. You must submit your appeal to the FCC within 30 days of the date when USAC issued the decision.

How does E-rate work?

The universal service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as “E-rate,” provides discounts of up to 90 percent to help eligible schools and libraries in the United States obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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